A&P Mechanic Instructor

Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable, and Essential ABOUT US - Big Changes, Better

Benefits

- Join us today! At Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, we are dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their professional dreams in high-demand fields like aviation, healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades.

With experienced faculty providing personalized support, our graduates emerge as future leaders ready to make a significant impact in their communities. Join us in shaping the careers of those who will build and maintain our world and embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling career. Don't Miss Out: Join our Team and Earn a $2500 Sign-on Bonus!

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. Why Veterans Make Exceptional Aviation Instructors Military aviation maintenance demands precision, discipline, and the ability to teach others under pressure.

Those are the same qualities that define the best A P instructors.

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.

AIM has trained thousands of aviation maintenance technicians, including many transitioning service members.

About The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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 Airfra