Instructor - Maintenance Operations

United Airlines • Newark, NJ

7h

About The Position

The Maintenance Instructor works within United’s Technical Operations team, delivering classroom and practical training at maintenance bases, line stations, supplier base stations, and other facilities. The instructor provides technical knowledge and practical instruction for the safe maintenance, repair, and operation of aircraft and aircraft systems, as well as ground equipment, tools, and test equipment, following established procedures.

The role analyzes technical information, develops training programs to meet established objectives, and writes, edits, and produces technical instructional materials. The instructor may develop and administer technical examinations, provides technical leadership and guidance to Technical Operations groups, conducts aircraft-systems classroom training, develops and updates training materials, and reviews technical data and manual revisions to remain current with procedures. The position requires flexibility to work any shift in a 24/7 operation, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

• 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 of aircraft maintenance experience with a Part 121 carrier.
• Formal aircraft maintenance instruction experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; revoked, suspended, or expired licenses are not considered valid.
• Must pass a 10-year background check.
• Must be willing to take a pre-placement physical abilities test, hearing and vision tests, and a drug screen.
• Must be flexible to work any shift in a 24/7 operation, including nights and weekends.
• Must clear a fingerprint-based criminal history check to obtain and retain credentials necessary for the position.
• Must obtain and retain position-specific clearances, which may include 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 an interview is required to meet job qualifications.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and practical maintenance training at maintenance bases, line stations, supplier base stations, and other facilities.
• Provide technical knowledge and practical instruction for the safe maintenance, repair, and operation of aircraft and aircraft systems, ground equipment, tools, and test equipment according to established procedures.
• Analyze technical information and develop training programs to meet established objectives.
• Write, edit, and produce technical instructional materials.
• Develop and administer technical examinations where appropriate.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Technical Operations groups.
• Conduct aircraft-systems classroom training.
• Develop and update training materials.
• Review technical data and manual revisions to stay current with procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Pension.
• Flight privileges, subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement.
• Bonus eligibility, including profit sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED