{"id":1158661,"url":"https://alion.io/job/cotulla-education-aircraft-maintenance-instructor-hasbrouck-heights-nj","title":"Aircraft Maintenance Instructor - Hasbrouck Heights, NJ","company":{"id":673600,"name":"Cotulla Education","domain":"cotullaeducation.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/cotullaeducation","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"Education","role_family":"Education","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Hasbrouck Heights, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":40,"max":null,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":80000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Instructor","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Outlook","optional":false},{"name":"SharePoint","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T20:46:42Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T18:40:13Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Training Tomorrow's Techniciansto Become Skilled, Employable, and Essential\nABOUT US- Big Changes, Better Benefits - Join us today!\n At Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, we are dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their professional dreams in high-demand fields like aviation, healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades. With experienced faculty providing personalized support, our graduates emerge as future leaders ready to make a significant impact in their communities. Join us in shaping the careers of those who will build and maintain our world and embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling career. \n$2,500 Sign-On Bonus\n$2,500 relocation bonus for out-of-area hires moving to New Jersey Area.\nCampus Location: 459 NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604\nCompensation: $40 per hour\nEmployment: Full Time\nVeterans of military aviation: bring your experience to the classroom. \nAviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is hiring Aircraft Maintenance Instructors at our Hasbrouck Heights campus to train the next generation of FAA-certified mechanics in our Part 147 program. Whether you spent your career on a flight line, in a hangar, or supporting heavy maintenance operations, you've built skills that are irreplaceable - and we provide a structured 5-day paid instructor training program to help you successfully transition into the classroom. \nAIM has trained thousands of aviation maintenance technicians, including many transitioning service members. As an instructor here, you'll work alongside fellow veterans and former civilian mechanics, teaching students who often include current service members and recent veterans using their GI Bill benefits. \nNo teaching experience required. Our 5-day paid instructor training program is designed to help technical professionals - including those coming out of military aviation roles - successfully move into instructional work. \nWhy Veterans Make Exceptional Aviation Instructors \nMilitary aviation maintenance demands precision, discipline, and the ability to teach others under pressure. Those are the same qualities that define the best A&P instructors. In this role, you'll: \nTranslate hands-on aircraft maintenance experience - military or civilian - into classroom instruction\nMentor students preparing for careers as Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs)\nWork in a structured, mission-driven environment with clear standards and expectations\nContinue building expertise while shaping the next generation of FAA-certified mechanics \nAbout the Role \nAs an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic Instructor), you'll deliver FAA Part 147-aligned aviation maintenance curriculum and provide hands-on instruction in classroom and active hangar environments. This role is well-suited to military-trained aviation maintainers with civilian A&P certification who want a stable, mission-oriented next chapter. \nSchedule Options \nOption 1: Day shift: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm EST\nOption 2: Evening shift: Monday - Thursday 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm EST & Friday ~ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm EST\nOption 3: Weekend shift: Thursday - Sunday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm EST\nKey Responsibilities \nTeach aircraft maintenance systems, procedures, and techniques in a hands-on environment\nDeliver FAA-aligned curriculum to prepare students for A&P certification\nDemonstrate practical skills used by A&P mechanics and aviation technicians\nMaintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress\nSupport curriculum updates and collaborate with program leadership\nHelp create a structured, engaging, and safety-focused learning environment\nMaintain classroom, lab equipment, and training materials \nQualifications \nEducation \nHigh School Diploma or GED required\nAssociate degree in aviation or related field preferred \nExperience \nMinimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience \nBackground as an A&P Mechanic, Aircraft Mechanic, or Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) \nLicensure \nFAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate required \nSkills \nStrong knowledge of aircraft systems and aviation maintenance procedures\nInterest in mentoring, coaching, and developing others\nAbility to work in a structured, compliance-driven training environment\nBasic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)\nFlexibility to support evening or weekend schedules as needed \nWhat We Offer \nWe are proud to offer a competitive compensation package that supports your personal and professional well-being. Full-time employees are eligible for: \n401(k) with company match\nComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance available first day of employment\nLife insurance options\nPaid parental leave\nPaid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance\nTuition reimbursement for continued education\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support \n We are committed to fostering a workplace that values integrity, growth, and student success. \nApply today to join the team at Aviation Institute of Maintenance and help train the next generation of A&P mechanics. \nCotulla Education is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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