Lead Aviation Maintenance Instructor

A&P Mechanic Institute (APMI)•Lakeland, FL

7d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Aviation Maintenance Instructor carries a regular teaching load and coordinates daily instructional activities across General, Airframe, and Powerplant subjects under the supervision of the Assistant Director. The role coordinates instructor schedules and coverage, maintains current school-approved teaching materials, and prepares training aids and laboratory supplies. The Lead Instructor reinforces safety, tool control, and housekeeping standards; coordinates accurate and timely night-shift academic and attendance records; and serves as the first point of contact for routine student and instructor concerns. The position provides classroom and laboratory coverage within the instructor's qualifications and refers matters requiring management approval or action to the Assistant Director. The role also supports instructor onboarding and coaching, student mentorship, guest-speaker coordination, MzeroA curriculum development, and new Part 147 school or location startup activities as assigned. It is a full-time, in-person position on an evening/night shift, with an 8-hour workday, Monday through Friday, and no weekends. Travel is 25% or as required. Relocation to Lakeland, Florida, before starting work is required.

Requirements

FAA A&P Mechanic Certificate.
High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to demonstrate hands-on skills in shop environments and help students develop practical abilities for airworthiness and FAA testing.
Ability to manage diverse learners, motivate students, and handle classroom and shop dynamics.
Good working knowledge of Federal regulations as they pertain to aircraft maintenance.
Good working knowledge of basic aircraft maintenance procedures.
Good working knowledge of aircraft systems architecture and operation.
Ability to move around classrooms, shops, and hangars, including standing or walking for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift or move training materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to relocate to Lakeland, FL 33811 before starting work.

Nice To Haves

FAA Inspection Authorization.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience instructing.
Proficiency in computer skills, including MS Office applications such as Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Carry a regular teaching load and provide classroom and laboratory instruction in assigned subjects.
Fill in for absent instructors within the Lead Instructor's qualifications and coordinate coverage needs with the Assistant Director.
Prepare instructor schedules and class assignments for Assistant Director approval; monitor attendance and schedule changes; coordinate coverage within approved staffing plans; and report unresolved gaps.
Serve as the first point of contact for routine student concerns involving academic progress, attendance, and conduct; resolve matters within school policies, escalate issues requiring management action, and follow up as assigned.
Mentor students on technical skills, professional conduct, and career preparation.
Coordinate guest speakers and industry presentations with Assistant Director approval.
Maintain the controlled folder of school-approved teaching materials, ensure instructors use current versions, identify needed revisions, and submit proposed updates for review and approval before use.
Prepare and check training aids, tools, and equipment for instruction; report deficiencies, remove unsafe items from use, and coordinate approved maintenance, repair, or replacement with the Assistant Director.
Anticipate laboratory supplies, consumables, hardware, and materials needs; monitor availability and submit purchase requests early enough to prevent instructional delays.
Reinforce safety procedures, tool control, and housekeeping standards in classrooms, shops, and hangars; address immediate hazards within authority and report safety concerns and corrective-action needs.
Maintain records for assigned classes and check that night-shift instructors submit grades, project completions, and attendance on time; coordinate corrections and report unresolved discrepancies.
Orient new instructors to teaching materials, classroom and laboratory procedures, safety practices, and record keeping; provide peer coaching and report instructional concerns and training needs.
Review and write A&P bootcamp scripts for MzeroA as assigned, submit content for review and approval, and coordinate the work with the Assistant Director so it does not interfere with teaching or primary responsibilities.
Support new Part 147 school and additional-location startup activities as assigned, including organizing teaching materials, preparing training aids, setting up classrooms and laboratories, and assisting with instructor orientation.
Coordinate daily instructional assignments, coverage changes, and duty schedules under the Assistant Director's supervision and within approved staffing plans.
Observe classroom and laboratory instruction, reinforce use of current approved materials and course outlines, provide coaching, and report instructional deficiencies and recommended improvements.
Provide the Assistant Director with observations and recommendations regarding instructor performance, training needs, and recognition; promptly report performance or conduct concerns.
Participate in instructor interviews as requested and provide feedback to the Assistant Director.
Monitor student conduct, safety, and tool control; address routine concerns within school policy and refer matters requiring disciplinary action to the Assistant Director.
Refer leave approvals, formal discipline, hiring, and other personnel actions to the Assistant Director; do not independently approve these actions.
Stop unsafe activities, address immediate hazards within authority, and report concerns requiring further corrective action.