Day & Evening Aviation Maintenance (A&P) Instructor

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

Location – San Marcos, Texas

Full Time Day: 7:00 am – 4:00 Mon-Fri or Evening: 1:00 - 11:00 pm Mon - Thursday - will need flexibility

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 - United Healthcare - 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

• Instruct students in aviation maintenance principles, emphasizing safety and compliance with OSHA standards.
• Implement curriculum that incorporates hands-on training in aircraft maintenance, including sheet metal work and avionics.
• Utilize teaching tools such as Smartboard and Microsoft Office to enhance learning experiences.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to foster growth in mechanical and electrical skills.
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment conducive to adult education.

Salary: Depending on experience

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

• San Marcos, TX 78666 (Required)

Work Location: In person