Aviation Maintenance, A&P Technical Education Training Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide onboarding and practical training for newly appointed Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructors.

• Guide instructors on best practices in teaching, classroom management, student engagement, adult learning principles, and effective teaching methods.

• Observe classroom and laboratory teaching and offer constructive feedback for development.

• Develop personalized professional development plans and deliver ongoing coaching.

• Organize workshops, webinars, and professional development sessions for instructors.

• Assist with lesson planning, instructional resources, assessments, classroom technology, and curriculum execution.

• Mentor and guide designated Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Coordinators.

• Facilitate instructor evaluations, performance enhancement initiatives, and the introduction of new instructional standards.

• Disseminate successful practices across campuses to foster consistency and ongoing improvement.

• Aid in curriculum updates, instructional resources, educational technology, and Learning Product initiatives.

• Train instructors and Program Coordinators on new curricula, policies, procedures, teaching tools, and educational platforms.

• Ensure instructional delivery complies with FAA Part 147 requirements, accreditation standards, institutional policies, and approved curricula.

• Travel routinely to assigned campuses for hands-on instructional coaching, mentoring, and operational assistance.

• Collaborate with campus leadership to pinpoint strengths and areas for enhancement.

• Propose strategies to enhance student engagement, retention, certification preparation, and instructional quality.

• Assist with accreditation reviews, FAA inspections, curriculum implementations, and educational initiatives.

• Support organizational change and the implementation of new processes.

• Cultivate relationships with campus and Home Office leadership.

• Create training materials, facilitator guides, instructional resources, and professional development content for instructors.

• Identify instructional trends and suggest enhancements across AIM campuses.

• Participate in Learning Product initiatives and organizational priorities.

• Operate through coaching, mentoring, instructional guidance, professional development, and influence rather than direct supervision.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Ratings.

• At least five years of experience in the aviation maintenance industry.

• Thorough understanding of FAA Part 147 regulations and aviation maintenance education.

• Proven ability to coach, mentor, train, and develop others.

• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.

• Capacity to build trust and influence others without direct supervisory power.

• Proficient in managing relationships and priorities across multiple geographically dispersed campuses.

• Willingness and ability to travel 80–100%, including overnight trips.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and capability to travel by automobile and commercial airline.

• Residence within daily driving distance of an Aviation Institute of Maintenance campus.

• Associate’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

• Five or more years of teaching experience with demonstrated instructional leadership.

• Experience in classroom management, lesson planning, instructional facilitation, student assessment, and educator development.

• Background in implementing new curricula, instructional initiatives, technologies, or organizational change.

• Familiarity with accreditation standards and compliance requirements.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Canvas, and other educational technology platforms.

• Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) preferred.

• NCATT AET Certification preferred.

• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.

• Additional instructional certifications preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company matching.

• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Parental leave.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.