Also called: A&P School Instructor, Part 147 Instructor
Teaches students how to become licensed aircraft mechanics at aviation maintenance schools.
An instructor teaches a morning lecture on hydraulic systems, then supervises students rebuilding a carburetor or riveting sheet metal in the hangar. They prepare students for FAA written and oral exams.
Certificate, about 3 years after high school. FAA A&P license plus experience; some schools want an associate or bachelor's.
Ways in: Certification, Trade school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Aviation Maintenance Technology, Career and Technical Education.
Growing slowly (about 0% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 25-1194: Little or no change.
Low risk for 10 years. AI tutors and VR help with theory; teaching hands-on skills in the hangar stays human.
Classes: Physics, Speech, Auto tech CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-1194.
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