About the Role
Join our Technical Operations team as a Ground Service Equipment Technician. You will be responsible for maintaining our aircraft and ensuring they are ready for customer travel. This role offers opportunities for career growth, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and complete preventative maintenance on Ground Service Equipment (both motorized and non-motorized).
- Perform diagnostic testing and repair of gas engines, transmissions, suspension, and brake systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair diesel engines, heavy industrial equipment, including large aircraft air conditioners, air start, and ground electrical power units.
Requirements
- 24 months of experience with troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of gas and diesel engines, electrical and hydraulic systems, and motorized equipment.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Valid state-issued driver's license.
- Ability to work any shift assigned (nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed) within a 24/7 operation.
- Ability to climb and work from ladders, and/or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions.
- Ability to work in an environment with exposure to high noise levels.
- Moderate lifting.
- Computer experience for input and retrieval of data.
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Repair
- Preventative maintenance
- Gas engines
- Diesel engines
- Electrical systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Motorized equipment
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Aircraft air conditioners
- Air start units
- Ground electrical power units
- Diagnostic testing
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 24 months of experience
Education Level
- High school diploma
- GED
- Equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $40.48 per hour
- Bonus eligible position (profit sharing)
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Accident & disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Commuter benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Pension
- Flight privileges (subject to collective bargaining agreement)
About the Company
- United Airlines is a global airline with a fleet of aircraft. Our Technical Operations team is comprised of skilled professionals dedicated to aircraft maintenance and readiness. We are committed to providing excellent service and ensuring our customers reach their destinations safely.
Equal Opportunity
- United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
