Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
It’s Monday morning in the powerplant lab. You unlock a toolbox, roll out a cutaway of a reciprocating engine, and welcome a room full of future technicians who can’t wait to get hands-on. By midweek, they’ll be timing magnetos and setting up fuel metering systems. Soon, you’ll move them from pistons to turbines—linking theory to practice every step of the way. If that sounds like a day you’d enjoy, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
Join Universal Technical Institute as an Aviation Maintenance Instructor and lead students through aircraft powerplant coursework—starting with reciprocating engines and building toward turbine engine systems. No prior teaching experience? We’ll train you to deliver exceptional instruction.
Early Course Assignments
- Reciprocating Engine and Engine Instruments
- Fuel Metering, Induction, and Exhaust Systems
- Ignition Systems
- Lubrication Systems and Propellers
- Engine Inspection and Overhaul
Advancing Into Turbines
- Turbine engine design and operation
- Engine accessories and supporting systems
- Inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting
How You’ll Teach
- Inspire and Educate: Build an inclusive classroom where learners thrive—especially those passionate about electrical components and systems.
- Hands-On Training: Demonstrate, coach, and supervise real-world diagnostics, maintenance, and repair.
- Curriculum Development: Collaborate with the education team to refine and create courses that reflect current industry practice.
- Mentorship: Guide students through projects, encouraging critical thinking and creative problem-solving.
- Safety First: Champion safety procedures and best practices in every lab session.
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s in aviation maintenance or related field preferred)
- 5+ years of hands-on industry experience (reciprocating required; turbine experience a plus). Teaching experience not required.
- FAA A&P certification highly valued—if yours isn’t current, we’ll cover the cost to obtain it.
- Clear communication skills, teamwork, patience, and empathy for learners progressing at different speeds.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $34.00 – $37.00 per hour
- Weekends OFF
- Paid Training
- Tuition Waiver: After 6 months, tuition waivers for you and your immediate family 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
- Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
- Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage through ASPCA
- Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility begins the first of the month following one full month of employment
About UTI
With 60 years of experience, partnerships with 35+ leading brands, 16 campuses, and 16 programs, Universal Technical Institute is committed to changing lives—one student and one teammate at a time. Join us and build a legacy that lasts.
Preferred Proficiencies
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Maintenance
- Aerial & Utility Equipment Systems
- Electrical Panel Installation
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Avionics Systems
- Aircraft Structures
- Aircraft Electrical Systems