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DescriptionAt 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.
Keeping our fleet flight-ready
- Strong mechanical competence and attention to detail are crucial for this critical position.
- Unlike smaller regional airlines, you’ll have the opportunity to work on larger, highly sophisticated aircraft with United.
- We will rely on you to be a great teammate, receiving and providing support as you collaborate professionally and seamlessly with your co-workers.
- You will generally be working out in the elements, so you must be capable of handling weather extremes.
- You will likely roll up your sleeves, but for those who enjoy hands-on work, it’s all part of the job.
Many routes to success
- We offer initial training, specialty classes and recurrent training in technical areas and on other topics such as ethics and compliance.
- With experience, drive and determination to excel, you can move into a variety of roles, including management, inspection, quality control, fleet planning and others.
- After gaining seniority, you’ll have the opportunity to transfer to other locations within our outstanding network.
Flexibility and dependability are essential
- Since this is a union position based on seniority, you will be assigned an initial schedule designed to meet our needs at the airport.
- You must be available for any shift within a 24/7 operation, weekends and holidays
- You may be required to work mandatory overtime, when necessary.
- Punctuality and reliability are essential – we’ve got flight schedules to meet!
The rewards for your expertise and work ethic
- Great benefits, including several plan options
- Flight privileges from day one: you and your family can fly anywhere in the world on stand-by
- Time off: you’ll have at least two days off in a row and can earn vacation days based on length of service
Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED/Educational Equivalent
- FAA A&P License
- Valid US Drivers License
- Computer literacy
- Must pass a background check and drug screen upon contingent job offer
- An eagerness to learn and willingness to train
- The ability to access elevated aircraft areas via ladders, lift trucks, boom lifts and other devices
- The strength to lift 50 pounds, physical flexibility and the ability to work in confined spaces
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
The starting rate for this role is $36.90.
This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).
We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement).
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.
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