Full-Time

Combination Welding Instructor

Cotulla Education

Cotulla Education

51-200 employees

Career-focused vocational education with hands-on training

Compensation Overview

$30/hr

Norfolk, VA, USA

In Person

Category
Training
Required Skills
Sharepoint
Word/Pages/Docs
AWS
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Required to pass 3G and 4G weld tests in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) at interview.
  • Applicants must also successfully complete a 3/8” single bevel groove plate test with backing in both the 3G and 4G positions. The welds must pass a visual inspection before undergoing and passing a bend test.
  • American Welding Society (AWS) certification (testing/certification provided by TTT).
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum three (3) years of hands-on practical, related work experience in welding is required
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven, compliance-oriented educational environment.
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, highly organized, and have the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
  • Demonstrate a high level of integrity, strong work ethic, and professionalism.
  • Persuasive and effective verbal and written communication skills, with a strong focus on customer service in an educational setting.
  • Highly motivated and goal-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Must be able to work independently and as collaborative team member and have exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent computer skills are required with proficiency in MS Office applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
  • Exhibits a positive, team-oriented attitude by remaining flexible and available to work outside of scheduled hours when needed, as directed by the Supervisor.
Responsibilities
  • Teach classes as assigned on a regular, scheduled basis as assigned and create a welcoming environment for students conducive to learning.
  • Assist Program Coordinator, Campus Director of Education, or Campus Executive Director in developing curriculum, preparing course materials, and scheduling.
  • Establish and maintain academic and attendance records for student files.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and lab.
  • Submit attendance, grades, student evaluation and all other required documents/reports per established procedures.
  • Notify Supervisor of any potential issues that may require immediate attention.
  • Actively utilize proven retention techniques approved by the school.
  • Complete performance-based teacher education modules as assigned by Supervisor and/or campus management, as needed based on outcomes of classroom observations, instructor evaluations, and student-completed surveys.
  • Assist with the department equipment and supplies inventory and submit purchase requests accordingly and as needed.
  • Assist with the maintenance and utilization of equipment used in the program.
  • Attend and/or conduct in-service training, faculty meetings or other mandatory meetings.
  • Alert Supervisor to student absences, especially on first, third and fifth absence occurrences.
  • Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
  • CampusNexus experience

Cotulla Education runs a network of career-focused schools and training centers that prepare students for in-demand trades and technical careers. Its brands include the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and the American Lineman College, spanning about 20 campus locations in the United States. Courses blend hands-on training with online study, backed by a Career Services team to help with job placement, and tuition and fees generate revenue. The company partners with employers to create employment pathways and maintains digital platforms for student support; its goal is to reduce labor shortages by equipping graduates with market-ready skills and helping them find work in fields like aviation, healthcare, IT, and electrical line-work.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Founded

2024

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Skilled trades training market reached $19.1 billion in 2025, fastest-growing education sector.
  • American Lineman College acquisition addresses 10,000–15,000 lineman shortage in electrical line-work.
  • Data center expansion adds 100 GW capacity by 2030, creating urgent electrician demand.

What critics are saying

  • New Pedagogy's TradeTech cuts AIM enrollment by 15–25% within 12 months.
  • California's 2025 licensing overhaul increases dropout rates by 25% and delays $12M revenue.
  • Big Human's Aviation.co pivoting to competitor enrollments by 2027 could cause 40% collapse.

What makes Cotulla Education unique

  • AIM is the largest FAA-certified aviation maintenance school system in the US.
  • Cotulla spans aviation, healthcare, business, and skilled trades across 21 campuses.
  • Schools blend online learning with extensive hands-on training and employer pathways.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
PR Newswire
Mar 3rd, 2026
Big Human and Cotulla Education launch dual aviation platforms to address workforce shortage

Big Human has partnered with Cotulla Education to launch two digital platforms addressing aviation workforce shortages. Aviation.edu focuses on career discovery and educational support, whilst Aviation.co serves as an industry-wide community platform for mentorship and knowledge-sharing. The initiative responds to projected shortfalls of tens of thousands of aviation maintenance professionals in the US over the next decade, driven by retirements outpacing new training programme entrants. The platforms aim to expand career awareness and provide sustained digital support throughout professionals' careers. Since launching, Aviation.co has generated over 750,000 social views, 20,000 organic impressions and 3,000 qualified waitlist sign-ups within six months. Big Human provided strategy, design, development and growth marketing for the partnership.