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 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.
Starting pay of $32.65(as per collective bargaining agreement) per hour with competitive benefits that let you see the world:Key Responsibilities:Requires a thorough knowledge of general building maintenance with emphasis on electrical solving, including AC & DC circuits, high voltage (480), high amperage and some 400 cycle equipmentRequires experience in industrial wiring and the ability to read and follow wiring schematics and work without supervisionJourneyman electrical license a plusRequires the ability to make low and high voltage repairs to all building electrical equipmentThis includes solving, installation and repair of 110/220/480 volt single and multiphase electrical circuitry and devicesYou should also have some experience in related building equipment and trades, such as air handling units, plumbing and steam fitting, fire systems and conveyorsFacilities Technicians must be able to work around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditionsSchedules are bid and awarded according to seniorityFacilities Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United contractNew employees are required to join the union within ninety (90) days of employmentThere is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues which are set by the Local LodgeQualificationsUnited values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
What’s needed to succeed:HVAC (including building management systems)Mechanical (including conveyors)PlumbingPLC electronic/computer controlsMust have completed high school diploma, GED or equivalentAbility to maintain and repair all building disciplines, heavy mechanical and weldingWork may be indoors or outside or in elevated areas anywhere on airportMust be able to climb and work from ladders, and/or walk for extended periodsModerate liftingMust possess sufficient tooling to perform required tasksComputer experience for input and retrieval of dataQualified candidates must be immediately available for full time employmentMust possess a valid, clean, applicable state driver's license What will help you propel from the pack:Electronics diagnostics and troubleshootingUnited 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. 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 JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
The starting rate for this role is $27.40.
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 JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.