Aircraft Systems Training Instructor (A&P)

UTI Trade School; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $40/hr with overtime

Weekends off

Paid training

Tuition waiver after 6 months

Competitive PTO

Retirement: 50% company match

Paid parental leave: 4 weeks

Health, vision, dental insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute is seeking an Aircraft Systems Training Instructor in Florida. You’ll create engaging classrooms and labs, lead hands-on demonstrations, and mentor students to diagnose, maintain, and repair aircraft systems with current industry practices.

The role emphasizes safety, content development, and coaching to foster critical thinking and hands-on skills in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years of practical aviation maintenance experience (excluding teaching).
• FAA A&P license strongly preferred—if not current, we’ll cover the cost to obtain.
• Clear, confident communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a coaching mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create an engaging, inclusive classroom and lab environment where learners thrive and develop a passion for aircraft systems and components.
• Lead hands-on demonstrations and labs that mirror real maintenance tasks—diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing systems with industry tools and procedures.
• Enhance courses and help develop new content that reflects current technologies and practices.
• Coach students on projects, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Champion safety protocols and best practices to ensure a secure learning environment.

Skills

Practical aviation maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Teach Tomorrow’s Techs: Aircraft Systems Training Instructor (A&P)Picture your day starting in a fully equipped lab, safety checks complete, torque wrenches lined up, and a group of aspiring technicians ready to learn from your real-world experience. By mid-morning, you’re walking students through troubleshooting aircraft systems, turning complex concepts into hands-on practice. In the afternoon, you’re mentoring a student team through a component overhaul and collaborating with colleagues to refine a module aligned with current industry standards. You head home on Friday knowing your weekends are yours—and that your guidance helped someone master a new skill.Why Teach with Universal Technical Institute$40 per hour, with opportunities for overtimeWeekends offPaid training—no prior teaching experience requiredTuition waiver after 6 months for you and your immediate family at UTI and Concorde campusesCompetitive paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)Retirement: 50% company match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 daysPaid parental leave: 4 weeks for both birthing and non-birthing parentsHealth, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependentsPet insurance through ASPCAHealth plan eligibility begins the first of the month after completing one full month of employmentWhat You’ll DoCreate an engaging, inclusive classroom and lab environment where learners thrive and develop a passion for aircraft systems and components.Lead hands-on demonstrations and labs that mirror real maintenance tasks—diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing systems with industry tools and procedures.Enhance courses and help develop new content that reflects current technologies and practices.Coach students on projects, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving.Champion safety protocols and best practices to ensure a secure learning environment.What You BringHigh school diploma or GED5 years of practical aviation maintenance experience (excluding teaching)FAA A&P license strongly preferred—if not current, we’ll cover the cost to obtainClear, confident communication and strong interpersonal skillsPatience, empathy, and a coaching mindsetAbout Universal Technical InstituteUniversal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.