DescriptionThere’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 $38.23 per hour (as per collective bargaining agreement) per hour with competitive benefits that let you see the world
Key Responsibilities:The Electrician should have a detailed solid understanding and ability to install, repair, test and adjust electrical machinery and equipment and its associated test equipment according to the NEC and OSHA standards, including:
- Strong working knowledge in industrial solid state circuitry which includes power type transistors diodes, general AC and DC motor generator circuits, various transformer types and general repair of all building electrical equipment
- Electricians must be able to work around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditions
- Schedules are bid and awarded based on seniority
- Electricians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
- Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United contract
QualificationsUnited 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:- High School Diploma or GED/equivalent
- Must be able to read and interpret electronic and electrical symbols for wiring diagrams and schematics
- Must be familiar with high voltage equipment
- Capable of running, bending, installing conduit and pulling wire
- Must have at least 24 months of Industrial Electrician experience
- Must have excellent organizational skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Mobility requirements including lifting, carrying, crawling, and ladder climbing
- Comfortable and able to work in confined spaces
- Must be available to work any shift that is assigned to you within a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation which can include late nights, early hours, weekends and holidays. Employees may bid for schedules several times a year and schedules are awarded according to seniority
- Regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with United’s policies
- Overtime available/required depending upon operational need
What will help you propel from the pack:
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 JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.
