Aviation Maintenance Instructor - FAA Part 147

Epic Flight Academy • Full-time • Erlanger, KY, US • $70k - $80k / year • 3m ago

Job Summary
Epic Flight Academy is seeking dedicated Aviation Maintenance Instructors to teach within our FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Program, which is located at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Instructors are responsible for delivering effective classroom and hands-on training aligned with FAA regulations and Epic standards. The role includes supporting student success, maintaining accurate records, and promoting a safe and engaging learning environment.

Aircraft Mechanic Instructor Key Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery

Teach assigned aviation maintenance courses following FAA Part 147 guidelines and Epic's curriculum.
Conduct classroom lectures and hands-on lab sessions with clarity, professionalism, and student engagement.
Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student progress records.
Adapt instruction to accommodate different learning styles and ensure student comprehension.
Onboarding and training responsibilities for the new instructors.

Student Support & Engagement

Provide students with guidance and feedback to support learning and career readiness.
Communicate consistently with students about academic performance and improvement opportunities.
Participate in student advising, tutoring, or study sessions as needed.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure all instructional activities are conducted in compliance with FAA Part 147 and Epic Flight Academy policies.
Maintain safe practices in classroom and lab environments.
Assist in maintaining training aids, tools, and shop equipment.

Aircraft Mechanic Instructor Qualifications

FAA A&P Certificate preferred
General Aviation and piston engine experience preferred
Experience in aviation maintenance (teaching experience preferred)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable using technology for instruction and student tracking
Knowledge of FAA Part 147 training requirements

Aircraft Mechanic Instructor Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions if not a company hardship.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to lift, handle, or feel; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or balance up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing duties of this job, the employee will be working with domestic and international students. The employee must demonstrate cultural and religious sensitivity at all times, including in off-duty hours and at Epic and its partner locations.

All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Epic is a drug free workplace.

Ability to Relocate