A&P Mechanic Instructor

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Location: 2329 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518

Compensation: Up to $36 per hour + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Employment: Full Time

Veterans of military aviation: bring your experience to the classroom.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is hiring Aircraft Maintenance Instructors at our Norfolk campus to train the next generation of FAA-certified mechanics in our Part 147 program. Whether you spent your career on a flight line, in a hangar, or supporting heavy maintenance operations, you've built skills that are irreplaceable — and we provide a structured 5‑day paid instructor training program to help you successfully transition into the classroom.

No teaching experience required. Our 5‑day paid instructor training program is designed to help technical professionals — including those coming out of military aviation roles — successfully move into instructional work.

• Translate hands‑on aircraft maintenance experience — military or civilian — into classroom instruction
• Mentor students preparing for careers as Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs)
• Work in a structured, mission‑driven environment with clear standards and expectations
• Continue building expertise while shaping the next generation of FAA‑certified mechanics

As an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic Instructor), you’ll deliver FAA Part 147‑aligned aviation maintenance curriculum and provide hands‑on instruction in classroom and active hangar environments. This role is well‑suited to military‑trained aviation maintainers with civilian A&P certification who want a stable, mission‑oriented next chapter.

• Option 1 (Days):
  Monday
  - Friday 7 am‑3:30 pm
• Option 2 (Nights):
  Monday
  - Thursday 3 pm‑11:30 pm and Friday 9 am‑4 pm

• Teach aircraft maintenance systems, procedures, and techniques in a hands‑on environment
• Deliver FAA‑aligned curriculum to prepare students for A&P certification
• Demonstrate practical skills used by A&P mechanics and aviation technicians
  
  Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress
• Support curriculum updates and collaborate with program leadership
• Help create a structured, engaging, and safety‑focused learning environment
• Maintain classroom, lab equipment, and training materials

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required;
  Associate degree in aviation or related field preferred
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience; background as an A&P Mechanic, Aircraft Mechanic, or Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)
• Licensure: FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate required
• Skills: Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and aviation maintenance procedures; interest in mentoring, coaching, and developing others; ability to work in a structured, compliance‑driven training environment; basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint); flexibility to support evening or weekend schedules as needed

• Competitive hourly pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth opportunities within aviation education

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values integrity, growth, and student success.

Apply today to join the team at Aviation Institute of Maintenance and help train the next generation of A&P mechanics.

AIM is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and are dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, equity, and inclusion.