High School Airframe and Powerplant Instructor (Mesa)

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American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies is now accepting applications for a High School Airframe and Powerplant Instructor for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates must possess a valid AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Here at American Leadership Academy - Applied Technologies (ALA-AT), we believe that the next generation of AMTs are already behind the curve. We are preparing High School students in grades 9-12 to become FAA Certificated Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Technicians. We further believe that with the current shortages of AMTs, we must also be cultivating an interest in the Aviation Industry for students in grades 7-8, which is also what we are doing here at ALA-AT.

Job expectations include, but are not limited to :

• Teaches one or more assigned classes that are part of the program including procedures, practices, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in constructing, maintaining, or altering airframes or powerplants, appropriate to the rating sought.
• Assist Program Coordinator, Campus Director of Education, or Campus Executive Director in developing curriculum, preparing course materials, class scheduling, and maintaining tools and equipment used by students.
• Follow and maintain daily lesson plans to ensure compliance with Part 147 Certification Manual through input to the Program Coordinator.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and lab.
• Establish and maintain academic and attendance records for student files.
• Submit attendance, grades, student evaluations, and all other reports / documentation to Supervisor or appropriate personnel as required by established procedures.
• Notify Supervisor of any current or potential issues which warrant immediate attention.
• Complete performance-based teacher education modules as assigned by Supervisor, based on outcomes of classroom observations, instructor evaluations, and student completed surveys.
• Attend and / or conduct in-service training, faculty meetings or other mandatory meetings.
• Assist with the department equipment and supplies inventory and submit replenishment requests to Supervisor or appropriate personnel.
• Alert Program Coordinator to student absences, especially on first, third and fifth absence occurrences.
• Perform and complete other tasks that may be assigned by Supervisor.

Candidates with the following qualities will thrive as part of our growing team :

Airframe and Powerplant Instructor requirements are :

American Leadership Academy Applied Technologies offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. Eligible employees may earn additional pay based on performance.

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete an online application and submit the following supporting documentation.