Instructor - Maintenance Operations

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• FAA A&P License
• Extensive technical knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance operations, and applicable FAA regulations
• Training development skills
• Five to ten years aircraft maintenance background with a part 121 carrier
• Formal aircraft maintenance instruction experience
• Must be 18 years’ old
• Valid US driver's license (revoked, suspended or expired are not considered valid)
• Must pass 10-year background check
• Must be willing to take a pre-placement physical abilities test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen
• Must be flexible to work any shift in a 24/7 operation, including nights and weekends
• Candidate must be able to clear a fingerprint-based criminal history check in order to obtain and retain credentials necessary for the position
• Position-specific clearances include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal service clearances
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• United will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance 

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• College degree 
• FCC License
• Familiarity with FAA-H-8083-9 Rev.A Aviation Instructors Handbook

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact *****************@united.com to request accommodation.

United will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Instructors conduct classroom and practical training at maintenance bases, line stations, supplier base stations, and other facilities including but not limited to, providing technical knowledge and practical instruction for the safe maintenance, repair and operation of aircraft and aircraft systems as related to maintenance, ground equipment, tools, and test equipment according to established procedures.

• Maintenance Instructors also analyzes technical information, develops training programs to meet established objectives, writes, edits and produces materials for technical instruction and develops and administers technical examinations where appropriate
• Instructors provide technical leadership and guidance to various Technical Operations group
• Conduct format aircraft systems classroom training
• Developing and updating training materials
• Review technical data and manual revisions to stay current with procedures

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!