Location: Butler Tech Aviation Center – Middletown Regional Airport (Middletown, OH)
Job Type: Full-Time (185 days/Year)
Salary: $52,819–$110,180 annually (based on education and experience)
Help Shape the Future of Aviation Maintenance
Butler Tech is expanding its Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) and is seeking an experienced FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic to join our team as an Aviation Maintenance Instructor.
No teaching experience? No problem. If you have industry experience, Butler Tech will support you through Ohio's alternative teacher licensure process.
As an Aviation Instructor, you will:
- Teach aviation maintenance curriculum aligned with FAA Part 147 requirements.
- Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction.
- Prepare students for successful careers in aviation maintenance.
- Evaluate student performance and provide coaching and support.
- Build relationships with aviation industry partners.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of aviation maintenance experience
- Willingness to complete Ohio Alternative Teacher Licensure process
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Preferred Qualifications: FAA Inspector Authorization (IA), FAA pilot certification (Private Pilot or higher)
- Previous teaching or training experience
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, industry partners, and FAA representatives
Why Butler Tech? We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- State retirement benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Support for alternative teaching licensure
- Opportunity to shape the future aviation workforce
About Butler Tech
Butler Tech is one of Ohio's premier career technical education institutions, preparing students for high-demand careers through innovative instruction, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about aviation maintenance and ready to mentor the next generation of aviation professionals, we'd love to hear from you!
Pay: $52,819.00 - $110,180.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Airframe & Powerplant License (Required)
- Inspector Authorization (IA) (Preferred)
- Pilot License (Preferred)
- Private Investigator License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
