Technical Instructor - Denver

Pay & Benefits:

Pay of $62.18 per hour*, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

Benefits you’ll love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)

• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**

• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit***

• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents

• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.

• Explore more benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits 

As a Technical Instructor, you’ll play a critical role in supporting Denver Maintenance and the operation of the largest Boeing fleet in the world—helping ensure the safety and reliability of the aircraft that serve millions of Customers each year. You’ll design, develop, and deliver technical training for Southwest Employees, On‑Call Maintenance Providers, and Airframe Substantial Maintenance Providers, staying current on evolving aircraft systems, technologies, and regulatory requirements. Through classroom, hands‑on, and computer‑based instruction, you’ll equip Aircraft Mechanics with the knowledge and skills needed to perform complex maintenance and troubleshooting, reduce non‑confirmed failures, and support critical aircraft authorizations. By serving as a technical resource across internal Teams and regulatory Partners, you’ll directly contribute to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and Southwest’s unwavering commitment to Safety. 

Additional details 

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Denver, CO, Maintenance facility during business hours.  

• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. 

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.