Aviation Institute of Maintenance

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**Aviation Institute of Maintenance: Jobs and Careers** 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. With 15 campuses nationwide, AIM accounts for 20% of all students attending FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) schools across the country. Each year, AIM proudly contributes to the graduation of nearly one in four certified aircraft technicians in America. AIM is currently hiring for 70 open positions. **Current Job Openings** AIM has several on-site positions available for Aircraft Mechanic Instructors. One such role is the Part-Time Aircraft Mechanic Instructor in Chicago, IL, with a pay rate up to $40/hour. This position offers flexible scheduling, with options for either a Monday-Thursday AM shift (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) or a PM shift (1:30 PM – 11:30 PM). The Aircraft Mechanic Instructor teaches the FAA-aligned curriculum. The ideal candidate has a background in aircraft maintenance and experience in mentoring others. Another open position is the Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor Weekend position. This is an on-site position, offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The compensation is up to $28.84 per hour. Key duties include providing engaging instruction and ensuring the program aligns with industry standards. This position requires an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate and requires the candidate to work a weekend shift (four 10-hour days). There are also Part-Time Aircraft Mechanic Instructor positions available. These positions, offering up to $34.00 per hour, involve delivering instruction in assigned courses and ensuring students grasp theoretical concepts and practical applications in aircraft maintenance. Candidates are considered for either Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 2:00pm OR Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm OR Friday – Sunday: 7:30am – 4:30pm schedules. The position requires an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate and the ideal candidate has at least three years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience. Additional on-site Aircraft Mechanic Instructor positions in Chicago, IL, are available, also with pay up to $40/hour. The schedule options are the same as those in the first instructor position described. AIM is also hiring Aviation Mechanic Instructors. These on-site positions are available in Charlotte, NC, and offer a $2,500 relocation bonus for out-of-area hires. Candidates must possess an FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate and have at least three years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience. Work schedules include Monday-Thursday: 6:30am - 4:30pm, Monday-Thursday: 1:30pm - 11:30pm, or Friday: 1:00pm - 11:30pm, Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am -6:30pm, Monday: 7:00am- 5:00pm. Option 3, which includes the weekend shift, offers an additional $5.00/hr shift differential. There are also Aviation Maintenance Technician - Instructor positions available in Chicago, IL. Candidates can earn up to $40/hour, plus a $5000 sign-on bonus (for those hired by 2/28/2026), and can choose between a 4 or 5-day work week. AM: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday: Off and PM: Monday–Thursday, 1:30 PM – 11:30 PM | Friday: Off are the shift options. Additional on-site positions for Part Time A&P Mechanic Instructors are available in Manassas, VA, with a salary range of $36 - $41 per hour, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Schedule options include Monday - Thursday 7:15 am - 2:15 pm, Monday - Thursday: 4:45 pm – 11:45 pm OR Friday – Sunday: 7:45 am – 4:15 pm. The positions requires candidates to have three years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience. Finally, FAA Certified Aircraft Maintenance Instructor positions are open in Norfolk, VA, with a compensation of $33.65 per hour and above. Schedule options include Option 1 (Days): Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm OR Option 2 (Nights): Monday - Thursday 3pm-11:30pm and Friday 9am-4p. **Technology Stack** The job listings mention the following tech stacks: Aircraft Maintenance, Teaching, Mentoring, Curriculum Development, Hands-On Instruction, Student Engagement, Microsoft Office, FAA Regulations, Documentation, Continuous Learning, Problem Solving, Classroom Management, and Technical Skills. **Work Environment** All the positions listed are on-site roles.

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