Aviation Maintenance Mechanic Instructor

Job overview

The Aviation Maintenance Mechanic Instructor role is onsite in Houston, TX, with pay of $34–$37 per hour. Universal Technical Institute trains students for technical careers and aims to expand its impact through its schools and programs. The instructor teaches aircraft powerplant systems through classroom instruction and hands-on application, helping students develop skills for aviation maintenance work. Demonstrations, mentoring, and safety instruction support student learning and readiness for industry.

What you'll do

• Teach reciprocating engine and engine instrument courses, fuel metering, induction and exhaust systems, ignition, lubrication, propellers, inspection, and overhaul
• expand instruction into turbine engine systems
• provide practical demonstrations and hands-on training
• collaborate on curriculum
• mentor students
• teach safety procedures and best practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

aviation maintenance mechanic instructor

houston tx

uti trade school

aircraft powerplant

reciprocating engines

turbine engines

hands-on training

faa a&p

paid training

weekends off

$34–$37/hr

tuition waiver

paid parental leave

retirement match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training
• tuition waiver for employee and immediate family after six months
• paid time off
• retirement match
• four weeks of paid parental leave
• health, vision, and dental coverage
• pet insurance.

Why this role

No prior teaching experience is required; paid training is offered. FAA Airframe and Powerplant ratings are valued, and the employer states it will pay for obtaining them if not current.

About the employer

UTI Trade School is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Technical and Trade Schools. Sector: 61.