What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Helicopter SME & Technical Training Instructor position at AAMT Academy Aviation Maintenance Training?
Job Description:
Academy Aviation Maintenance Training USA (AAMT) & Academy 147
Part of the Academy Aviation Group
We are expanding our rotary-wing training portfolio, and we are looking for a highly experienced Senior Technical Training Instructor with deep expertise in Leonardo AW139/169/189 helicopters.
If you’re passionate about helicopter maintenance, enjoy working with people, and want to turn your hard-won experience into a global impact, this is the perfect role for you.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver online and in-person maintenance type training on AW139/169/189 systems, components, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and airworthiness.
- Conduct hands-on practical instruction in hangar environments where required.
- Assess student performance in both theoretical and practical environments.
- Collaborate with the curriculum team and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for course development and updates.
- Complete training records and documentation in accordance with AAMT quality standards.
- Travel domestically and internationally to customer locations for on-site training.
Job Requirements:
Who We're Looking For
A confident, knowledgeable helicopter maintenance specialist who excels in technical work and enjoys mentoring others.
Required Background
- 10 years of aircraft/helicopter maintenance experience.
- Strong background in line, base, or AOG troubleshooting.
- Formal training and hands-on experience on one or more Leonardo helicopter types:
- AW109
- AW139
- AW169
- AW189
- Maintenance certifying privileges—A&P, EASA B1/B2, or equivalent.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience
Experience on the following platforms is highly desirable:
- Bell (412, 429, 407, etc.)
- Sikorsky (S-76, S-92)
- Airbus Helicopters (H135, H145, etc
Additional advantages:
- Previous instructional or technical training experience (not required—AAMT provides comprehensive instructor development).
- Avionics specialization or dual-rated capabilities.
Why Join AAMT?
- High earning potential, with opportunities for additional SME consulting and online instruction.
- Work from anywhere in the United States—role is fully remote when not traveling.
- Opportunity to travel globally for on-site customer engagements.
- Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing aviation training organization leading the industry in flexible, high-quality training solutions.
- A team culture built on professionalism, energy, collaboration, and innovation