Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic)
Aviation Institute of Maintenance · Norfolk, VA
Posted 15 days ago
or apply directly on Aviation Institute of Maintenance's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Aviation Institute of Maintenance's roles stay open a median of 35 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 13% of Aviation Institute of Maintenance's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Aviation Institute of Maintenance
- high 32 stale, 1 reposted of 70 open
- Hiring momentum
- 145 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Aviation Institute of Maintenance's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Aviation Institute of Maintenance.
About this role
As an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor at the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, you will teach FAA-aligned aviation maintenance curriculum and provide hands-on instruction in both classroom and hangar settings. Your role will involve mentoring students, demonstrating practical skills, and maintaining accurate records of student progress. This position is ideal for those with a background in aircraft maintenance, especially veterans, looking to transition into education.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Aviation Institute of Maintenance as an employer.
What you need
- High School Diploma or GED
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
- Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience
- 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
Nice to have
- Associate degree in aviation or related field
What you get
- Up to $36 per hour
- $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- No teaching experience required, but a structured training program is provided
- Schedule options include both day and night shifts
- Focus on military veterans may limit diversity of teaching perspectives
Summarised from Aviation Institute of Maintenance's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Aviation Institute of Maintenance on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
More roles at Aviation Institute of Maintenance
- Electrical Technician InstructorLas Vegas, NV
- AMM - Tool Room ClerkManassas, VA
- Director of EducationFremont, CA
- Student Success CoordinatorChicago, IL
- A&P Mechanic InstructorHasbrouck Heights, NJ
- Aircraft Maintenance InstructorIndianapolis, IN
- Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic)Manassas, VA
- Aircraft Mechanic InstructorCharlotte, NC