Position Summary:
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:
- Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority
- Troubleshooting and repair of diesel engines, heavy industrial equipment, including large aircraft air conditioners, air start and ground electrical power units
- Ground Service Equipment Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
- Troubleshoot, repair and complete preventative maintenance on Ground Service Equipment (both motorized and non-motorized)
- New employees are required to join the union within ninety (90) days of employment
- Work will include diagnostic testing and repair of gas engines, transmissions, suspension and brake systems
- Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United contract
- There is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues which are set by the Local Lodge
Required Education & Experience:
- Certificate of completion from an accredited automotive school
- Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Experience with motorized equipment supporting airport ground operations
- Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Ability to work in an environment with exposure to high noise levels
- Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
- Ability to work any shift assigned (nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed) within 24/7 operation
- Moderate lifting
- Computer experience for input and retrieval of data
- Ability to climb and work from ladders, and/or walk for extended periods