Combination Welding Instructor
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
$30 - $32 / hour
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Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable and Essential.
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The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM), established in 1969, is a premier institution dedicated to advancing the field of aviation maintenance through exceptional education and training. With 15 campuses nationwide, AIM is a cornerstone in the aviation industry, accounting for 20% of all students attending FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) schools across the country. Each year, AIM proudly contributes to the graduation of nearly one in four certified aircraft technicians in America.
At AIM, you'll become part of a dynamic team of educators and leaders, all united by a shared commitment to delivering top-notch training and ensuring student success. We are passionate about equipping the next generation of aircraft technicians with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the aviation industry. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of aviation maintenance, AIM offers a rewarding environment where your contributions will truly matter.
Location: 2025 Satellite Pointe, Duluth, GA 30096
Compensation: $30-$32 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors
Schedule:
- Monday–Thursday: 6am-2:30pm
- Friday: 6:00am–12:00pm (Friday hours may be flexible)
Are you an experienced welder ready for a new chapter in your career?
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is seeking experienced welders, combination welders, fabricators, and welding professionals to join our team as instructors.
If you have hands-on experience with MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding processes and enjoy mentoring others, this is your opportunity to transition from the field into a Welding Instructor role where you can help shape the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
This Welding Instructor opportunity is ideal for professionals exploring welding instructor jobs, combination welder careers, skilled trades education, welding trainer positions, or welding training roles.
No prior teaching experience required. We provide a 5-day paid instructor training program to help you successfully transition into the classroom.
Why Consider Teaching?
Many experienced welders do not initially consider teaching—but those who do often find it to be one of the most rewarding paths in their career.
At AIM, you’ll:
- Share your real-world welding experience with future skilled trades professionals
- Enjoy more predictable schedules compared to field work
- Make a lasting impact on students entering the workforce
- Continue growing your own technical knowledge while developing others
About the Role
As a Combination Welding Instructor, you will deliver hands-on welding instruction and provide career-focused training to students preparing for careers in welding and related skilled trades industries.
This role is ideal for experienced welders and fabrication professionals who want to combine technical expertise with mentorship and training while delivering instruction in classroom and welding lab environments.
Students are trained in industry-standard welding processes including:
- MIG Welding (GMAW)
- TIG Welding (GTAW)
- Stick Welding (SMAW)
- Flux-Core Welding (FCAW)
Instruction may also include welding safety, blueprint reading, metal fabrication, measurements and layout, and AWS-aligned welding certification preparation.
Please note that final schedules are determined by campus needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach welding techniques, procedures, and safety practices in a hands-on learning environment
- Deliver instruction in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding processes
- Demonstrate practical welding and fabrication skills used in industry settings
- 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, welding lab equipment, and instructional materials
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of hands-on welding experience required
- Background in combination welding, fabrication, manufacturing, industrial, or construction welding environments preferred
Certifications
- American Welding Society (AWS) certification required within the first six (6) months of employment
Skills
- Strong knowledge of welding processes, welding safety, and fabrication techniques
- Interest in mentoring, coaching, and developing students
- Ability to work in a structured, compliance-driven educational environment
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
- Flexibility to support evening schedules as needed
What We Offer
- 401(k) and Matching: Secure your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family.
- Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance options.
- Parental Leave: Support for new parents during important life transitions.
- Paid Time Off: Recharge with paid time off to promote work-life balance.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access resources for personal and professional support.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with financial support for further education.
We are committed to providing a rewarding compensation package that supports both your professional growth and personal well-being.
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.
Benefits
- 401(k) and Matching: Secure your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family.
- Life Insurance: Peace of mind with life insurance options.
- Parental Leave: Support for new parents during important life transitions.
- Paid Time Off: Recharge with paid time off to promote work-life balance.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access resources for personal and professional support.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with financial support for further education.
About this role
At the Aviation Institute of Maintenance's Atlanta campus, you'd transition from field welding into hands-on instruction, teaching MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding to students preparing for careers in skilled trades. The role combines technical demonstration with classroom management—you'd deliver safety training, blueprint reading, fabrication techniques, and AWS certification prep in both lab and classroom settings. AIM provides a structured five-day paid training program to support your shift into teaching, so no prior classroom experience is necessary.
The position calls for at least three years of hands-on welding experience and an AWS certification (required within your first six months if you don't have one). You'll maintain records, support curriculum updates, and help create a safety-focused learning environment while keeping lab equipment and materials in order. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday, 6am–2:30pm, with Friday hours from 6am–noon (with some flexibility), offering more predictability than field work typically allows.
Compensation is $30–$32 per hour based on experience. Benefits include 401(k) matching, health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, an employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement. This role suits experienced welders interested in mentoring and working within a compliance-driven educational setting who value a more stable schedule and the chance to shape the next generation of technicians.
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