Aircraft Systems Maintenance Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Step Into the Hangar Classroom

Picture this: the lab doors open, students gather around a wing section, and you guide them through a hands-on diagnostic exercise. By afternoon, you're mentoring a small group on troubleshooting avionics. You wrap up the day reviewing safety protocols and celebrating a student’s first pass on a systems check. That’s a day in the life of an Aircraft Systems Maintenance Educator at Universal Technical Institute.

Why This Role

Already a skilled aviation maintenance technician and ready to lead from the front? Teaching experience isn’t required—if you bring the drive, patience, and technical know-how, we’ll train you to teach. Few things are more rewarding than watching a student you coached launch a career in modern aviation maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Inspire and educate: Build an engaging, inclusive learning space that sparks curiosity and confidence in aviation maintenance.
• Hands-on training: Demonstrate real-world practices for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing aircraft systems and components.
• Shape the curriculum: Collaborate with education teams to refine courses and develop new content aligned with current industry trends.
• Mentor with purpose: Coach students through projects, encouraging critical thinking and inventive problem-solving.
• Lead with safety: Model and enforce safety procedures and best practices to maintain a secure learning environment.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• 3–5 years of practical experience in aviation maintenance
• FAA A&P license preferred; if yours isn’t current, we’ll cover the cost for you to obtain it
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience and empathy for learners at different stages

Compensation & Benefits

• $35–$40 per hour, with opportunities for overtime
• Weekends OFF
• Paid Training to help you transition from technician to educator
• Tuition Waiver: After 6 months, you and your immediate family can access tuition waivers at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Flexible, and Holiday programs
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks for both birthing and non-birthing parents
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility begins the first of the month after you complete one full month of employment

Your Next Step

Take your expertise further—lead labs, mentor future technicians, and shape the workforce that keeps aircraft flying safely. We’ll help you become the instructor students remember for a lifetime.