A&P Training Program Instructor
Western Aircraft
Boise, Ada County, Idaho
35 days
ago
JOB SUMMARY
The A&P Instructor is responsible for providing guidance, training, and mentorship to employees in the Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) apprentice program and newly hired A&P technicians. This role involves delivering instructional content, evaluating technician and apprentice performance, and ensuring that training aligns with FAA regulations and industry standards. The instructor will utilize their technical expertise to help technicians & apprentices develop the skills necessary to inspect, test, repair, and maintain aircraft effectively.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver structured training sessions on aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair according to FAA and manufacturer specifications.
- Guide and mentor A&P apprentices and technicians, providing support and feedback to enhance their skills and understanding.
- Evaluate technician & apprentice performance through practical assessments, written tests, and hands-on demonstrations.
- Assist in developing and updating training materials and curricula to reflect industry standards and technological advancements.
- Instruct technicians and apprentices on the use of the Corridor computer system for documenting maintenance activities, including accurately completing required paperwork and work order details.
Qualifications & Job Requirements
- Experience:
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with general aviation airframes supported by Western Aircraft required.
- Strong instructional skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly required.
- Prefer previous aircraft maintenance instruction experience.
- Prefer one (1) year Corridor computer system experience.
- Prefer Gulfstream / Falcon / Embraer / Citation / Pilatus / Piper / King Air experience.
- Education:
- Airframe & Powerplant certifications required.
- Teaching or instructional certifications are a plus.
Other Prerequisites
- Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and 25 pounds overhead.
Available Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
- Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
- Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
- 401K & Roth 401k with employer match
- Flexible Spending programs
Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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