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Aviation Maintenance Instructor

US Aviation Academy
Forest Park, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2027

Aircraft Maintenance (A&P) Instructor, US Aviation Academy

Location – Forest Park, GA

Need Flexible Individual may need to flex from day to evening shift - Full Time Day: 7:00 am – 4:00 Mon-Fri or Evening: 1:00 - 11:00 pm Mon - Thursday (4 - 10 hr shift).

US Aviation Academy is a FAA Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic school with facilities in Texas, Minnesota and Georgia. As one of our instructors, you will be shaping the next generation of A&Ps that the industry so desperately needs in a growing and unique school setting.

Job requirements

  • A&P Certification current and valid
  • 3 Years of recent aircraft maintenance experience
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and etc.
  • Clean driving record
  • Be able to pass a background check
  • Be able to follow school and FAA part 147 procedures and regulations
  • Punctuality
  • Instruct students with varying backgrounds and ages
  • Instruct and control classes of up to 25 students in a shop/lab, hangar, airport and classroom environment
  • Prepare and demonstrate proper aviation tool usage and safety practices
  • Prepare projects, lessons, tests, quizzes and grade
  • May require work outside of normal hours and a flexible schedule
  • Be able to lift 50 pounds, work in and around aircraft in various positions

Preferred

  • Teaching experience
  • Advanced composite/sheet metal experience
  • Advanced avionics/electrical experience
  • Turbine experience
  • IA certification

Benefits

  • Starting pay commensurate with experience
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Medical coverage - UMR - PPO or HDHP w/ an HSA
  • Dental & Vision United Healthcare PPO
  • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness and
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401 (k)
  • 401 (k) Match up to 3% after full year of service (subject to vesting requirements)
  • Paid Leave

Responsibilities

  • Teach students the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the aviation maintenance industry.
  • Utilize hands-on training methods and up-to-date curriculum to ensure that students obtain the necessary competencies for FAA Certification.
  • Utilize teaching tools such as Blackboard and Microsoft Office to enhance learning experiences.
  • Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback and support as needed.
  • Manage classroom and laboratory environments to provide a safe and engaging learning experience.

Salary: Depending on experience

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may be assigned or changed as business needs require.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Aircraft maintenance: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Forest Park, GA 30297 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Forest Park, GA 30297: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $78,000 - $85,000

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