Instructor - Maintenance Operations

United Airlines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life

accident & disability

employee assistance program

commuter

paid holidays

paid time off

401(k)

pension

flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking Maintenance Instructors to train staff at maintenance bases, line stations, and supplier bases. You will deliver technical instruction on aircraft systems, maintenance practices, and safety procedures across multiple facilities."

The role requires FAA A&P licensing, a strong technical background, and experience developing training materials. A 24/7 operation demands flexibility for nights and weekends, with a security and background clearance process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
• FAA A&P License
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems and FAA regulations
• Training development skills
• 5-10 years of aircraft maintenance with a Part 121 carrier
• Formal aircraft maintenance instruction experience
• Must be 18 years old
• Valid US driver's license
• Clear 10-year background check
• Able to pass pre-placement physicals and drug screen
• Willing to work 24/7 shifts including nights and weekends
• Able to clear fingerprint-based background history
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and practical training at maintenance bases and stations
• Provide technical knowledge and instruction for maintenance and operation of aircraft systems
• Develop training programs and materials to meet objectives
• Lead and guide Technical Operations teams
• Deliver aircraft systems classroom sessions and update training materials

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip‑top shape.

Job overview and 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

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High SchoolDiploma/GED or equivalent
• FAA A&PLicense
• Extensive technical knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance operations, and applicable FAA regulations
• Training development skills
• Fivetoten 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 bewilling 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
• Experience in Non-Destructive Testing
• FCC License
• Familiarity with FAA-H-8083-9 Rev.A Aviation Instructors Handbook

The starting rate for this role is $73.75.

This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• accident & disability
• employee assistance program
• commuter
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• pension
• flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement)

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail]. United will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance.