Maintenance Operations Instructor

About the Company

United Airlines' Technical Operations team brings together aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals and supply chain teams who keep the fleet ready to fly. United offers career growth, health and wellness benefits and travel across its route network.

Role Overview

Maintenance Instructors conduct classroom and practical training at maintenance bases, line stations, supplier base stations and other facilities, providing 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. Job ID EWR00004775; posted 2026-11-10, posting ends 2026-11-22.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse technical information and develop training programmes to meet established objectives
• Write, edit and produce technical instruction materials; develop and administer technical examinations where appropriate
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Technical Operations groups
• Conduct formal aircraft systems classroom training
• Develop and update training materials
• Review technical data and manual revisions to stay current with procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Extensive technical knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance operations and applicable FAA regulations
• Training development skills
• Minimum age 18
• Valid US driver's licence (revoked, suspended or expired licences are not valid)
• Pass a 10-year background check and a fingerprint-based criminal history check to obtain and retain credentials
• Willing to take a pre-placement physical abilities test, hearing and vision tests and drug screen
• Position-specific clearances include FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal Service
• Flexible to work any shift in a 24/7 operation, including nights and weekends
• Legally authorised to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Successful interview; reliable, punctual attendance

Licences & Qualifications

• FAA A&P licence
• Preferred: College degree
• Preferred: FCC licence
• Preferred: Familiarity with the FAA-H-8083-9 Rev. A Aviation Instructor's Handbook

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of aircraft maintenance background with a Part 121 carrier
• Formal aircraft maintenance instruction experience

What We Offer

• Starting rate of $73.75
• Bonus eligible (profit sharing)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability cover, employee assistance programme and commuter benefits
• Paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the collective bargaining agreement)

Additional Information

United will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.