Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Using robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.

Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.

About You and The Role

Do you thrive on helping others succeed? Do you enjoy work that’s 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) training—you’ll 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 world’s 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 You'll 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 You'll 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 learning—at Zipline, there’s always more to master.
• Alignment with Zipline’s 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 candidate's 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.