Avionics Technician - Base

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. The Avionics Technician is responsible for providing quality service to internal customers in Technical Operations. This includes performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of aircraft radio, electrical and avionics systems.

Starting hourly rate is up to $41.51 p/h, subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

Bonus Eligible: Yes

United offers all its airport employees based at SFO Airport free medical coverage. This includes medical coverage for employees and their qualified families' members such as spouses, domestic partners, and children at no cost. Coverage is in a gold level, high quality medical plan. Employees also have access to dental coverage where United pays 80% of the cost! In addition to medical and dental coverage, United also provides life and accident insurance and employees can enroll in additional coverages such as vision coverage, long-term disability, critical illness, and hospital insurance.

Keep United's fleet of aircraft in tip-top shape

Are you passionate about aviation? Would you like to work on some of the biggest and best aircraft in the world? If so, there's no better place to be than United Airlines. We're looking for a full-time Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) who has valid Airframe & Power-plant certification to join our Technical Operations team in San Francisco, CA.

In this vital role, you will provide service and maintenance for aircraft systems, power-plant, airframes, and components. You'll handle a wide variety of duties that make every day different, including inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, parts replacement, and repair, as well as routine maintenance.

Keeping our fleet flight-ready

• Perform aircraft maintenance work in accordance with FAA and Company regulation
• Adjust, repair, or replace defective components based on analysis of test results following blueprints, schematics, wiring handbooks, and also other technical documents
• Perform such typical maintenance functions as cabling, component removal/installation, wire harness removal/installation, fabrication/repair of wire assemblies, and continuity checks
• Fabricate and install all wiring assemblies, static lines, and associated mechanical equipment

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, there will be opportunities 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 crafted 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 vital.
• Punctuality and reliability are critical - 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

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!

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

A few additional requirements

• High School Diploma or GED/Educational Equivalent
• FAA A&P License (or within 6 months of attaining your A&P certification)
• Valid US Drivers License
• Twelve (12) months experience in radio and electrical/avionics trouble shooting and repair including IFE (In-Flight Entertainment)
• The position will require to work onsite at our San Francisco, CA (SFO) location
• Digital 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 be able to work in confined spaces
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
• United will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance

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

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