Aviation Maintenance Instructor
Aviation Maintenance Instructor
A respected trade school in Florida is seeking an experienced and credentialed Aviation Maintenance Instructor to join their aviation programs team. This is a meaningful opportunity to translate years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience into a career in education, shaping the technical skills, safety culture, and professional standards of the next generation entering the aviation workforce.
The role combines classroom instruction with practical hangar-based training, requiring an instructor who is as comfortable explaining turbine theory at a whiteboard as they are walking students through an actual inspection procedure on an aircraft. The ideal candidate holds an active FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, brings substantial field experience across a range of aircraft systems, and approaches student development with the same precision and attention to detail the trade demands.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Classroom and Practical Instruction
- Deliver comprehensive classroom and practical instruction in aircraft maintenance, repair, and inspection covering airframes, powerplants, avionics, hydraulics, and related systems
- Create and implement lesson plans that align with FAA Part 147 standards and program objectives, integrating current industry practices and regulatory requirements throughout
- Provide hands-on training in the proper use of tools, equipment, maintenance manuals, and inspection techniques essential to the aviation maintenance trade
- Teach and enforce safety protocols, FOD prevention, and hazardous materials handling procedures that reflect real-world MRO and flight line standards
Student Assessment and Records
- Evaluate student progress through written assessments, practical exams, and project-based work that aligns with FAA knowledge and skills requirements
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, performance, practical task completion, and competency sign-offs as required by the program
- Identify students who are struggling and provide timely intervention, additional instruction, or referrals to support services to promote successful program completion
- Provide mentorship and career guidance that helps students understand pathways into the aviation industry including MRO facilities, airlines, general aviation, and military aviation
Regulatory Compliance and Program Support
- Ensure all instruction adheres to FAA regulations, Part 147 requirements, and institutional policies at all times
- Collaborate with the program director and fellow instructors to maintain curriculum alignment, accreditation compliance, and continuous program improvement
- Participate in FAA inspections, program reviews, and accreditation visits as required
- Stay current with changes in FAA regulations, aircraft technology, and industry standards and incorporate relevant updates into course content on an ongoing basis
Credentials, Education, and Experience
Certification and Education
Technical Skill Areas
Candidates should have demonstrated proficiency across the core knowledge and practical skill areas of the aviation maintenance trade. Relevant areas include:
Skills and Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex technical and regulatory concepts clearly to students at varying levels of prior experience
- Proficiency in using instructional technology, digital maintenance documentation systems, and classroom software to support effective instruction
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, organized, and professional learning environment that reflects the standards of the aviation industry
Preferred Qualifications
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) or prior experience in an FAA-certificated repair station, airline MRO, or military aviation maintenance environment
- Prior instructional, preceptoring, or on-the-job training experience in an aviation or technical education setting
- Experience with FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance technician school operations and accreditation compliance
- Familiarity with composite materials, glass cockpit systems, or turbine engine technologies relevant to current commercial and general aviation fleets
What We Are Looking For
Current, active A&P expertise and field credibility that gives students confidence they are learning from someone who has held a wrench on a real aircraft in a real maintenance environment.
Deep working knowledge of FAA regulations, Part 147 requirements, and the documentation standards that govern both aviation maintenance and the training programs that prepare technicians for it.
Genuine commitment to instilling the safety mindset, FOD discipline, and professional habits that distinguish well-trained aviation technicians from those who are technically capable but a liability risk.
Ability to structure hands-on training so that students develop real procedural competence — the kind that holds up under pressure in an actual MRO bay or flight line environment.
Investment in student career development that goes beyond passing the written and oral exams to include industry exposure, professional networking, and genuine preparation for the job market.
Ongoing engagement with changes in aircraft technology, FAA regulatory updates, and industry trends that keeps course content aligned with what employers in the aviation sector actually need from new hires.
- Technical Authority: current A&P expertise and field credibility that gives students confidence they are learning from a working aviation professional
- FAA Regulatory Fluency: deep knowledge of FAA regulations, Part 147 requirements, and aviation maintenance documentation standards
- Safety Culture: genuine commitment to instilling the safety mindset and professional habits that define well-trained aviation technicians
- Practical Instruction: ability to develop real procedural competence that holds up in an actual MRO bay or flight line environment
- Student Mentorship: investment in career development that prepares students for the aviation industry job market
- Curriculum Currency: ongoing engagement with aircraft technology and FAA regulatory changes that keeps content industry-relevant
Salary and Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The institution provides a collaborative, student-focused environment and supports faculty in maintaining active engagement with the aviation industry throughout their teaching careers.
How to Apply
Excelon Associates is connecting qualified candidates with this Florida-based trade school for its Aviation Maintenance Instructor opening. All submissions are handled confidentially. Review of applications is ongoing.
- Submit a resume and cover letter detailing your aviation maintenance experience, current certifications, and any prior teaching or training background
- Provide documentation of current FAA A&P certificate status and any additional credentials including IA authorization or specialized ratings
- Provide contact information for three professional references with direct knowledge of your technical or instructional experience
- Selected candidates will be invited for a conversation with the Excelon Associates team and, if advancing, a campus visit and practical demonstration with program leadership
For inquiries or nominations, contact Excelon Associates at +1 (828) 417-7094 or via the Start a Search page.
Aviation maintenance is one of the few trades where the cost of a poorly trained technician is measured in human lives. The instructors who understand that — who carry the weight of that standard into every lesson — are the ones who produce technicians the industry can actually trust.
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