Instructor - Maintenance Operations

United Airlines
Chicago, IL

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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

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • FAA A&P License
  • Extensive technical knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance operations, and applicable FAA regulations
  • Training development skills
  • Five to ten years aircraft maintenance background with a part 121 carrier

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent 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 be flexible to work any shift in a 24/7 operation, including nights and weekends 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


What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Formal aircraft maintenance instruction experience
  • College degree
  • FCC License
  • Familiarity with FAA-H-8083-9 Rev.A Aviation Instructors Handbook
The starting rate for this role is $67.37.


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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.


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.
Posted 2026-01-15

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