How to hire an aviation maintenance instructor

How to hire an aviation maintenance instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step aviation maintenance instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an aviation maintenance instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new aviation maintenance instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the aviation maintenance instructor you need to hire. Certain aviation maintenance instructor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   An aviation maintenance instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, aviation maintenance instructors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of aviation maintenance instructors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Aviation Maintenance Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Aviation Maintenance Instructor	Career and technical education teachers instruct students in various technical and vocational subjects, such as auto repair, healthcare, and culinary arts. They teach academic and technical content to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter an occupation.	$15-40
   Adjunct Faculty	Adjunct faculty is the collective term for adjunct professors or lecturers. The adjunct faculty teaches students based on the limited-term of their contract... Show more	$21-73
   Teacher-In-Training	A teacher-in-training is a teaching professional who offers technical teaching assistance to teachers in developing effective behavior management and instructional strategies to support student learning. The teacher must collaborate with principals while employing diverse techniques to increase the effectiveness of student learning... Show more	$11-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Airframe
   • Instructional Materials
   • Curriculum Development
   • Course Content
   • Training Programs
   • Aviation Maintenance Technology
   • Training Materials
   • Course Materials
   • Maintenance Procedures
   • Course Outlines
   • Maintenance Training
   • Aviation Safety
   • Hands-On Training
   • Aircraft Systems

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a host multi-server Linux operating environment in support of those systems.
   • Participate in staff development exercises through technology training, team leadership development exercises, professional military education, and safety training.
   • Lead phlebotomy clinical laboratory skills' development by demonstration and observation and help of students practice.

   More aviation maintenance instructor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your aviation maintenance instructor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An aviation maintenance instructor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an aviation maintenance instructor in Nevada may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level aviation maintenance instructor usually earns less than a senior-level aviation maintenance instructor. Additionally, an aviation maintenance instructor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average aviation maintenance instructor salary

   $53,119yearly

   $25.54 hourly rate

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   Entry-level aviation maintenance instructor salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average aviation maintenance instructor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Texas	$64,698	$31
   2	Washington	$63,425	$30
   3	Alabama	$53,366	$26
   4	Florida	$53,035	$26
   5	Michigan	$52,834	$25
   6	Kentucky	$51,504	$25
   7	Georgia	$50,073	$24
   8	Missouri	$48,398	$23
   9	Ohio	$46,937	$23
   10	Kansas	$45,026	$22

   Average aviation maintenance instructor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Tulsa Tech	$62,210	$29.91	27
   2	Garmin	$55,043	$26.46
   3	North Seattle College	$54,192	$26.05
   4	Cincinnati State	$53,048	$25.50	4
   5	Delaware Systems Technology, Inc.	$52,994	$25.48
   6	Pacific Union College	$52,679	$25.33
   7	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University	$52,102	$25.05	6
   8	Universal Technical Institute	$50,178	$24.12	70
   9	State of Georgia: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia	$45,294	$21.78	219
   10	Eastern Kentucky University	$44,052	$21.18	7
   11	Guilford Technical Community College	$36,557	$17.58	119

4. Writing an aviation maintenance instructor job description

   An aviation maintenance instructor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an aviation maintenance instructor job description:

   Aviation maintenance instructor job description example

   Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor in Chicago, IL Position Purpose Provide instruction in aviation maintenance technology to students according to policy of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance and in compliance with FAA, State and regulatory body requirements Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks • Teach classes on a regularly scheduled basis, as assigned
   • Establish and maintain academic and attendance records for student file
   • Submit attendance, grades, student evaluation, and all other required documentation and reports per established procedures
   • Actively utilize proven student retention techniques approved by the school
   • Maintain a neat and orderly classroom or lab
   • Notify Program Coordinator of any current or potential problems which warrant attention Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor
   • Attend in-service training seminar, as required
   • Complete performance based teacher education modules as assigned by Program Coordinator, or as needed based on outcomes of classroom observations, instructor
   evaluations, and student completed surveys
   • Assist Program Coordinator in maintaining equipment used by the student
   • Assist Program Coordinator in development curriculum related course materials and training aids
   • Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Program Coordinator or School Director Supervisory Responsibilities
   No supervisory responsibilities at the current time. Qualifications
   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience
   • High School Diploma or GED, and prefer Associates Degree in Related Field
   • FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
   • Minimum three (3) years hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance (special considerations will be given for more diverse experience)
   • Must be able to demonstrate a command of theory and practice, contemporary knowledge, and continuing study in their field Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
   Must have FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate Physical Demands
   Individual will need to sit or stand as needed. Will be required walking primarily on a level surface for periods of time throughout the day. Will be required to bend, kneel, stoop, and
   reach in the daily process of class instruction. May require to lift up to 50 lbs. Work Demands
   Office, classroom, and laboratory/shop environment with some exposure to outside elements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Why Choose LAUNCH? A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations. LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards. If you're ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights. Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right aviation maintenance instructor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your aviation maintenance instructor job on Zippia to find and recruit aviation maintenance instructor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting aviation maintenance instructors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new aviation maintenance instructor

   Once you've found the aviation maintenance instructor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new aviation maintenance instructor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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