Aircraft Systems Maintenance Educator

Shape the Next Generation of Aircraft Technicians

Picture this: it’s Monday morning at Universal Technical Institute (UTI). You unlock the lab, power up training rigs, and set out components for a hands-on demo. Students filter in, eager to learn how real aircraft systems work. You walk them through diagnostics, then step aside as they take the controls—confident because you’ve prepared them well. That’s a day in the life of our Aircraft Systems Maintenance Educator.

No prior teaching experience? We’ve got you. If you bring the technical know‑how, patience, and a knack for coaching, we’ll provide the instructor training so you can lead the classroom with confidence.

Role Highlights

• Teach by doing: Lead interactive labs and demonstrations across airframe, powerplant, and avionics systems.
• Fuel their curiosity: Create engaging, inclusive learning experiences that build students’ confidence and skills.
• Build better courses: Partner with our education team to refine content and keep curriculum aligned with industry trends.
• Coach and mentor: Guide individual projects, encourage problem-solving, and celebrate breakthroughs.
• Champion safety: Model and reinforce procedures that keep every learner and lab secure.

What You’ll Receive

• $35 - $40 per hour with opportunity for OT
• Weekends OFF
• Paid Training
• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in aviation maintenance
• FAA A&P license is highly valued; if yours isn’t current, we’ll pay for you to obtain it
• Clear, confident communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Patience and empathy—recognizing that each learner advances at a different pace

Core Technical Proficiencies

• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Engine Repair
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Aircraft Structures
• Aircraft Electrical Systems
• Aircraft Line Mechanic
• Airframe and Powerplant license
• Aviation Maintenance
• Avionics

Join UTI and turn your industry experience into impact—help students launch meaningful careers while enjoying steady hours, strong benefits, and the satisfaction of seeing your trainees thrive.