Description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Keeping our fleet flight-ready

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are essential 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 team player, 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 get dirty, 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 amazing network.

United 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!

Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School Diploma or GED/Educational Equivalent
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
• Valid US Driver's License
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, physical flexibility, and the ability to work in confines spaces
• Legal authorization to work int he United States without sponsorship
• Ability to access elevated aircraft areas via ladders, lift trucks, boom lifts, and other devices.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen upon contingent job offer
• Flexibility to work shifts on nights, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime per operational need

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

• An eagerness to learn and willingness to train

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. 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.