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Diesel Mechanic Mobile Maintenance

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$44.11/hr

Complete Instructor led OEM courses as required to support location fleet mix within 1 Year * Other ... Master Mechanic * DOT Safety Regulated Position * Safety Sensitive Position Regulated Tech: * Must ...

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How to become a mechanic instructor?

To become a mechanic instructor, you typically need to have several years of experience as a licensed mechanic, along with relevant technical certifications such as ASE certification. Many positions also require a teaching credential or instructor training, and candidates should have strong communication skills and knowledge of automotive systems. Gaining experience in a classroom or training environment can also be beneficial.

Is 27 too old to become a mechanic?

There is no age limit to become a mechanic instructor or mechanic. Many individuals start training or enter the field in their late teens, 20s, or even later, as long as they have the necessary skills, certifications, and hands-on experience with tools and automotive systems.

What is the difference between Mechanic Instructor vs Automotive Technician?

AspectMechanic InstructorAutomotive Technician
Required CredentialsASE certifications, teaching credentials often preferredASE certifications, high school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentClassroom, workshop, training centersAuto repair shops, dealerships, service centers
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, vocational schoolsAuto repair shops, dealerships, fleet services
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

While both roles require ASE certifications and involve automotive repair knowledge, a Mechanic Instructor primarily teaches and trains students in automotive repair techniques within educational settings. An Automotive Technician focuses on diagnosing and repairing vehicles in service centers. The key difference lies in the focus on instruction versus hands-on repair work.

How to make 100k a year as a mechanic?

To earn $100,000 annually as a mechanic instructor, gaining advanced certifications, specializing in high-demand areas like diesel or hybrid vehicles, and working in high-paying regions or private training facilities can help increase income. Building a strong reputation, gaining experience, and possibly taking on additional responsibilities or teaching at multiple locations also contribute to higher earnings.

What is the highest paid type of mechanic?

Heavy vehicle and diesel mechanics tend to be among the highest paid types of mechanics due to the specialized skills required for trucks, buses, and industrial equipment. Automotive service technicians and mechanics generally earn less, but those with certifications in advanced diagnostics or working in specialized fields like aviation or military maintenance can also command higher salaries.
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Flight Instructor - Wichita East

Flight Instructor - Wichita East

FlightSafety International

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

FlightSafety International rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 223 rated education and training

Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Flight Instructor delivers exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction in accordance with aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.

Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Conduct pilot ground and simulator training for clients receiving core, specialty or enrichment training courses.
  • Develop and prepare training materials that support training delivery to meet the client needs in accordance with the applicable curriculum.
  • Evaluate and measure trainee progress and recommend for qualification, or additional training.
  • Complete accurate training records specific to each client, aiding their success in achieving the requested objective(s).
  • Identify client training issues and seek assistance prior to execution.
  • Maintain Instructor qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Minimum Experience
  • Must be able and willing to participate in FlightSafety's DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program
  • Preferred: An unrestricted ATP certificate, or an ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License
  • If no ATP, must meet the requirements of:
  • 14 CFR part 61.153
  • 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation. 
  • Preferred: A minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating;
  • Preferred: FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training experience;
  • Preferred: 2,500 hours of total flight time, 1500 hours of multi-engine time
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices
  • Knowledge of common aviation regulations
  • Ability to manage classes and teach effectively
  • First-level facilitation skills
  • First-level customer service skills
  • Ability to be coachable and receive feedback to support development
Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

Must possess physical range of body motion to perform the following: Reach, exert pressure and manipulate the rudder controls and/or anti-torque with both feet. Reach and manipulate numerous controls within the Simulator device from the Instructor's chair. Enter and exit from the Simulator device via the provided ramp. Move between the Instructor station, screen and podium while instructing in the classroom. Exit from malfunctioned Simulator while the device is in a severely pitched attitude. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee may work in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address.  FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.

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