Aircraft Maintenance Training Specialist

A day in the hangar-classroom

You arrive to a quiet lab, power up training equipment, and lay out tools for a live demo on aircraft systems. As students file in, you set the tone with a quick safety talk and a hands-on exercise: diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing real components. Between labs, you mentor project teams, troubleshoot with individuals, and collaborate with fellow instructors to refine curriculum so it keeps pace with modern aviation maintenance technology.

Why this role matters

At Universal Technical Institute (UTI), your industry know-how becomes a launchpad for the next generation. You’ll transform practical experience into engaging lessons and give students the confidence to perform in a range of aviation and related industries. No prior teaching background? We’ll train you—paid—so your patience, communication skills, and technical expertise shine in the classroom and the lab.

What you’ll do

• Build an inclusive, motivating learning environment that inspires student success.
• Lead interactive, hands-on training on aircraft systems—modeling real-world diagnostics, maintenance, and repair.
• Enhance and co-create curriculum alongside our education team to reflect industry standards and innovations.
• Coach and mentor students on individual and team projects, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Champion safety protocols and best practices in every lab and lesson.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4 years of practical aviation maintenance experience.
• FAA A&P license preferred; if yours is not current or you don’t have it yet, we’ll cover the cost to get you there.
• Clear, professional communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Patience and empathy with diverse learning styles.

Compensation & benefits

• $35 per hour
• Weekends off
• Paid instructor training
• Tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you and your immediate family at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid time off: Vacation, Sick, Flexible, and Holidays
• 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
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents
• Pet insurance through ASPCA
• Health plan eligibility begins on the first of the month after you complete one full month of employment

About UTI

For 60 years, Universal Technical Institute and our family of schools have been trusted by 35+ industry-leading brands, with 16 campuses and 16 technical programs. More than the numbers, we’re driven by impact—on our students, our partners, and our people. Join us, shape careers, and help us extend our legacy—one life at a time, starting with yours.