Location: 7020 N Military Hwy Norfolk, VA 23518Compensation: Up to $40/hour + $2,500 sign on bonus! Are You an Experienced Electrician Ready for a Career Change?The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is seeking experienced Electricians, Construction Electricians, and Electrical Trades Professionals to join our team as instructors.
If you have hands-on electrical experience and enjoy mentoring others, this is your opportunity to step out of the field and into a rewarding career where you can train and inspire the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals exploring:
- Electrician jobs
- Electrical instructor careers
- Skilled trades teaching opportunities
- Commercial electrician careers
- NCCER electrical training roles
- Vocational education careers
No prior teaching experience required. We provide a
5-day paid instructor training program to help you successfully transition into the classroom.
Why Consider Teaching? Many experienced electricians never consider teaching-but those who do often discover it is one of the most rewarding and stable paths in their career.
At AIM, you'll:
- Share your real-world electrical experience with future trades professionals
- Enjoy a more predictable schedule compared to field work
- Make a lasting impact on students entering the construction and electrical trades industry
- Continue developing your own technical knowledge while mentoring others
- Work in a structured, team-oriented educational environment
About the Role As a Construction Electrician Instructor (Electrical Trades Instructor), you will provide classroom and hands-on lab instruction in core electrical concepts and construction trade practices.
You will teach students across topics including:
- Basic electricity
- Electrical wiring methods
- Electric services
- Conduit installation methods
- Motor principles
- Electrical controls
- Life safety systems
- Construction safety practices
This role combines technical expertise, mentorship, and hands-on instruction to prepare students for successful careers in the electrical and construction trades industry.
Schedule: - Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Key Responsibilities - Teach electrical trades classes on a regularly scheduled basis
- Create a welcoming and engaging learning environment for students
- Deliver hands-on instruction in classroom and lab settings
- Assist with curriculum development and course material preparation
- Maintain classroom tools, lab equipment, and instructional materials
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress
- Submit evaluations, reports, and required documentation on time
- Support student retention and academic success initiatives
- Participate in instructor training, faculty meetings, and professional development
- Assist with equipment and supply inventory management
- Communicate student attendance concerns and performance issues to leadership
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized training environment
- Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership
Qualifications Education - High School Diploma or GED required
- Vocational, technical, or construction-related training preferred
Experience - Minimum 4 years of experience in the electrical or construction trades field
- Experience as a Construction Electrician, Commercial Electrician, Industrial Electrician, or Electrical Technician preferred
- Previous vocational training or teaching experience is a plus
Skills - Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring methods, and construction safety
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven educational environment
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
- CampusNexus experience is a plus
- to support occasional evening, weekend, or travel requirements
Certifications & Licenses - OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification within 6 months of hire
- CPR Certification current or obtained within 3 months of hire
- NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Certification within 6 months of hire
What We Offer We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package that supports your personal and professional well-being. Full-time employees are eligible for:
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance available first day of employment
- Life insurance options
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
We are committed to fostering a workplace that values integrity, growth, teamwork, and student success.
