Aviation Maintenance Teaching Assistant

The role

You will support classroom instruction, laboratory exercises, and hands-on aviation maintenance training. You will work alongside experienced instructors to reinforce technical concepts and assist students.

What you will do

• Assist instructors with classroom instruction, laboratory activities, and hands-on aviation maintenance training
• Reinforce technical concepts through guided practice, tutoring, and individualized student support
• Help students understand aviation maintenance procedures, tools, equipment, and safety practices
• Support instructional demonstrations, practical exercises, and laboratory activities under instructor supervision
• Prepare and organize instructional materials, tools, and training equipment
• Encourage student participation, accountability, and professional development
• Communicate student progress, learning challenges, and concerns to instructors
• Assist with attendance tracking, classroom documentation, and instructional records
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and productive classroom and hangar environment
• Collaborate with instructors and campus leadership to support student success initiatives

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an AIM Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program
• Strong technical aptitude and hands-on aviation maintenance skills
• Solid understanding of aviation maintenance fundamentals, tools, and procedures
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and support hands-on learning
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Interest in mentoring, coaching, and helping students succeed
• Ability to support students with varying skill levels and learning styles
• Strong professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Comfortable working in classroom, laboratory, hangar, and technical training environments
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform hands-on activities as needed

Nice to have

• Previous tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or instructional support experience

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance available first day of employment
• Life insurance options
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities within aviation education

About the company

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. It has 15 campuses nationwide.