Maintenance Instructor

About You and The Role

Do you thrive on helping others succeed Do you enjoy work thats dynamic and varied Are you someone who can read interpret and demonstrate technical information in a way that others can clearly understand

At Zipline Maintenance Instructors do far more than traditional aviation training. From collaborating with engineers and subject matter experts to creating training content to leading instructor-led classes or coaching technicians one-on-one through on-the-job (OJT) trainingyoull play a vital role in keeping our US operations and logistics system running.

This is not just another maintenance training role. Our team is building the worlds first logistics system that serves all people equally. We save lives reduce emissions increase access to opportunity and deliver essential goods at scale. Maintenance Instructors ensure our technicians are ready to keep our system safe reliable and compliant by delivering meaningful timely training.

Zipline is an FAA-certified Air Carrier under CFR 135 operating under a Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP). Our instructors support training programs across the U.S. ensuring both regulatory compliance and technician readines

What Youll Do

• Develop training content for a wide range of maintenance topics using multiple media formats.
• Deliver engaging instruction in both live classroom settings (in-person & virtual) and OJT environments.
• Drive continuous improvement including:
• Updating and enhancing existing courses.
• Writing Maintenance Bulletins to quickly communicate critical updates.
• Raising improvements or concerns through internal systems.
• Coordinate training logistics including scheduling courses and communicating details to stakeholders.
• Manage documentation & compliance including required forms records and LMS data entry.
• Mentor future OJT instructors developing identified technicians into trainers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on key initiatives such as:
• Assisting technicians with FAA Repairman Certificate applications and liaising with FAA representatives.
• Providing input to engineering and technical writers on new or updated OEM procedures.

What Youll Bring

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with A&P ratings (or ability to obtain a Zipline FAA Repairman Certificate - FAA A&P equivalent).
• 1 years of technical instructor experience (aviation maintenance training preferred).
• Experience creating training content and familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) with the ability to adjust to your audience.
• Approachability creativity and passion for teaching.
  Resilience resourcefulness and adaptability in dynamic evolving regulatory environments.
• Genuine interest in continuous learningat Zipline theres always more to master.
• Alignment with Ziplines mission: you believe access matters and are inspired to help bring essential supplies to every person on the planet.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.

What Else You Need to Know

The starting cash range for this role is $40-45 per hour. Please note that this is a target starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors including a specific candidates experience qualifications skills working location and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.

Maintenance Instructors at Zipline must be willing to work some flexible hours. You will have an assigned schedule but due to the nature of on-site and virtual training events in which students may hail from various time zones some flexibility for start and stop times are required at times. 15% travel should be expected.