Description
OPENINGS IN SFO, DEN, ORD, & IAH ****
We have a wide variety of career opportunities around the world – come find yours. 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 looked after 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.
Technical Operations
Technical Operations is the maintenance, repair, and overhaul division of United. The department includes aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities teams, supply chain teams and, more.
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.
Instructor – Maintenance
Please note: The successful candidate will have the option of the below hubs!****
SFO, IAH, ORD, EWR, or DEN***
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 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!
Qualifications
Required
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
Preferred
College degree
FCC License
Familiarity with FAA-H-8083-9 Rev.A Aviation Instructors Handbook.
Formal aircraft maintenance instruction, or technical instruction experience
Other
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 a crucial function of the position