Maintenance Instructor II

CommuteAir LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flight benefits for employee and their

Internal advancement programs

Competitive pay

Job summary

CommuteAir LLC in Houston, TX seeks a Maintenance Instructor to develop and deliver training per the Maintenance Training Manual. You will create student materials, coordinate schedules with department heads, and ensure records and endorsements are accurate.

We value aviation classroom experience, strong aircraft knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and course development software. A&P license preferred; we support growth and flight benefits for employees and families.

Qualifications

• Previous aviation classroom training experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft and powerplant systems.
• Experience with Microsoft, Adobe and other course development software.
• A&P license preferred.
• Organized with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Legally authorized to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training courses to CommuteAir employees and contract employees.
• Develop and utilize course outlines as standard training objectives.
• Design student literature, visual aids and other materials to aid student motivation and retain knowledge.
• Coordinate course schedules with department heads to meet training requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation for each course.
• Act in a supervisory capacity during training activities.
• Perform training actions you are trained, qualified, or authorized to do.
• Review, maintain, and authorize training endorsements.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Maintenance Training.

Skills

Aircraft systems

Powerplant systems

Course development software

MS Office

A&P license

Classroom training experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Who Are We?

Whether you’re building your time in the sky or your career on the ground, we hope to be your next destination. CommuteAir is striving to be the regional airline that our passengers and employees are looking for. Our role in your career as a regional airline is an important one that we take seriously. Community, mentorship, training, and growth are all part of our DNA – we want to make your vision of a successful career in the aviation industry a reality.

Where Are We Going?

We are a dedicated United Airlines partner operating over 1,600 weekly flights, connecting people and their communities to the world via United’s Global Network. With corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate a large fleet of Embraer 145 XR aircraft from two Crew hubs in Houston and Washington Dulles, along with maintenance bases in Houston, Washington Dulles, Albany, NY, and Knoxville, TN. We’ve grown significantly over the past 35 years and know that you will too.

Together We Soar

Your success is our success. Community is everything to us at CommuteAir. Our diverse team is here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. By adopting a data-driven approach, we’re innovating the traditional path to mainline by raising the bar and setting the standard for employee training and development. We offer our team comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, internal advancement programs, and personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for yourself and your family.

Commitment to Inclusion

CommuteAir is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Artificial Intelligence in Hiring Notice

CommuteAir uses artificial intelligence and automated tools to support parts of our application review and recruiting process, including identifying relevant qualifications and managing candidate communications. These tools assist our recruiting team, but all screening, evaluation, and hiring decisions are made by humans. No AI system independently determines candidate eligibility or makes hiring decisions.

All employment decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during any part of the hiring process may contact our recruiting team for assistance.

What the position is:

The Maintenance Instructor is responsible to develop and conduct courses as required by this manual and the Maintenance Training Manual.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and deliver training courses to CommutAir employees and contract employees
• Develop and utilize course outlines as standard training objectives
• Design student literature, visual aids and other materials to aid student motivation and retain subject knowledge
• Recommend course content changes needed to improve student knowledge or skills
• Coordinate course schedules with department heads to comply with initial and recurrent training requirements
• Assist the Maintenance Department in identifying new training requirements to improve employee efficiency or improve aircraft reliability
• Conduct Contract Maintenance Provider or Essential Maintenance Provider training, including GMM, initial systems, and/or recurrent training
• Initiate and maintain accurate training records and documentation for each course
• Act in a supervisory capacity when performing training activities.
• Perform any maintenance action on which he has been trained, qualified or authorized
• Review, maintain, and authorize all training endorsements.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Manager of Maintenance Training
• Regular attendance is an essential function of all positions at CommuteAir.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Previous aviation classroom training experience (preferred.)
• Strong knowledge of aircraft and powerplant systems a must.
• Experience with Microsoft, Adobe and other course development software.
• A&P license (preferred.)
• Basic Computer Skills, especially MS Office suite.
• Organized with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities regularly.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
• Legally authorized to work in the USA

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, sedentary work involves sitting most of the time and walking /standing occasionally. With or without accommodation

Includes inspection, close assembly, clerical administrative; This is a minimal standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, computer, extensive reading.

Environmental Conditions:

Inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

ADA Compliance:

CommuteAir is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws, CommuteAir ensure reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. Our goal is to foster a respectful, inclusive environment that supports accessibility and equity.

The above constitutes the general expectations of the role and should not be considered all inclusive. While some things may change as the position evolves, we expect every Commute Air employee to act in the best interest of the company, our employees, and our passengers