United Airlines Inc Hiring for Instructor-Maintenance Ops at United States Full Time

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 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.

** OPENINGS IN SFO, DEN, EWR, ORD, & IAH ****

Starting hourly rate is $54.80 p/h, subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

At United, we offer a competitive compensation package, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, pension, and flight privileges. Benefits are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

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 analyze technical information, develop training programs to meet established objectives, write, edit, and produce materials for technical instruction, and develop, coordinate, and administer technical examinations where appropriate.

Instructors provide technical leadership and mentorship to various Technical Operations group

Conduct formal aircraft systems classroom training

Review technical data and manual revisions to stay current with procedures

Instructors will be using training aids such as iPads, computer-based training aids, and Virtual Maintenance Training (VMT) simulation!

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Qualifications

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!

What’s needed to succeed (Required 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

Minimum of five (5) years of aircraft maintenance background with a part 121 carrier or equivalent military experience

Must be 18 years old

Valid US driver’s license (revoked, suspended, or expired is not considered valid)

Must pass a 10-year background check

Willing to take a pre-placement physical abilities test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen

Willing to work occasional off-shift/weekend work

Candidate required to clear a fingerprint-based criminal history check in order to acquire and retain the credentials vital 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

Approximately 10-30% of domestic travel

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.

Formal aircraft maintenance instruction, or technical instruction experience

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 [email protected] to request accommodation.