Aviation Maintenance, A&P Technical Education Training Manager

Cotulla Education

. Deliver onboarding and hands-on training for newly hired Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructors .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aviation maintenance education, instructional leadership, and curriculum implementation while effectively coaching and mentoring instructors to enhance teaching practices and student engagement. Proficient in managing relationships across multiple campuses and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and accreditation standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FAA Mechanic Certificate with A&P RatingsAviation Maintenance Industry ExperienceFAA Part 147 Regulations KnowledgeInstructional Leadership ExperienceEducational Technology Platforms Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Classroom ManagementLesson PlanningInstructional FacilitationStudent AssessmentCurriculum ImplementationCoaching and MentoringProfessional DevelopmentAccreditation Standards KnowledgeOrganizational Change ImplementationInstructional Best Practices

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship ManagementInfluencing Without AuthorityPresentation SkillsFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft TeamsSharePointCanvasEducational Technology Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME)NCATT AET CertificationFAA Inspection Authorization (IA)

Industry Keywords

Aviation MaintenanceFAA RegulationsAccreditation StandardsAdult Learning PrinciplesContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver onboarding and hands-on training for newly hired Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructors
Coach instructors on instructional best practices, classroom management, student engagement, adult learning principles, and effective teaching strategies
Observe classroom and laboratory instruction and provide developmental feedback
Create individualized professional development plans and provide ongoing coaching
Facilitate instructor workshops, webinars, and professional development sessions
Support lesson planning, instructional resources, assessments, classroom technology, and curriculum implementation
Mentor and coach assigned Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Coordinators
Support instructor observations, performance improvement initiatives, and new instructional standards
Share successful practices across campuses to promote consistency and continuous improvement
Support curriculum updates, instructional resources, educational technology, and Learning Product initiatives
Train instructors and Program Coordinators on new curriculum, policies, procedures, instructional tools, and educational platforms
Ensure instructional delivery aligns with FAA Part 147 requirements, accreditation standards, institutional policies, and approved curriculum
Travel regularly to assigned campuses for hands-on instructional coaching, mentoring, and operational support
Partner with campus leadership to identify strengths and improvement opportunities
Recommend strategies to strengthen student engagement, retention, certification preparation, and instructional quality
Assist with accreditation reviews, FAA inspections, curriculum implementations, and educational initiatives
Support organizational change and new process implementation
Build relationships with campus and Home Office leadership
Develop instructor training materials, facilitator guides, instructional resources, and professional development content
Identify instructional trends and recommend improvements across AIM campuses
Participate in Learning Product initiatives and organizational priorities
Work through coaching, mentoring, instructional guidance, professional development, and influence rather than direct supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Ratings
Minimum of five years of aviation maintenance industry experience
Strong knowledge of FAA Part 147 regulations and aviation maintenance education
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, train, and develop others
Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
Ability to build trust and influence others without direct supervisory authority
Ability to manage relationships and priorities across multiple geographically dispersed campuses
Ability and willingness to travel 80–100%, including overnight travel
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by automobile and commercial airline
Residence within daily driving distance of an Aviation Institute of Maintenance campus
Associate’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
Five or more years of instructional experience with demonstrated instructional leadership
Experience with classroom management, lesson planning, instructional facilitation, student assessment, and educator development
Experience implementing new curriculum, instructional initiatives, technologies, or organizational change
Working knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements
Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Canvas, and other educational technology platforms
Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) preferred
NCATT AET Certification preferred
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
Additional instructional certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid company holidays
Company-paid life insurance
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and growth opportunities