Sheet Metal Technician - Line

Overview

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.

Are you passionate about aviation? Would you like to maintain 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 Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) who has valid Airframe & Powerplant certification to join our Technical Operations team in one of United’s domestic HUBS.

In this vital role, you will provide service and maintenance for aircraft systems, Powerplant, Airframe 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.

Responsibilities

Keeping our fleet flight-ready:

• Strong mechanical competence and attention to detail are crucial 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 teammate, 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 roll up your sleeves, but for those who enjoy hands-on work, it’s all part of the job.

Requirements/Qualifications

Flexibility and dependability are essential:

• Since this is a union position based on seniority, you will be assigned an initial schedule designed 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 necessary.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential – we’ve got flight schedules to meet!

• High School diploma or GED
• FAA A&P License
• Valid US driver's license (revoked, suspended or expired are not considered valid)
• Must pass 10-year background check
• Must be willing to take a pre-placement physical abilities test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen
• Must be flexible to work any shift in a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Candidate must be able to clear a fingerprint-based criminal history check in order to obtain and retain credentials necessary for the position
• Position-specific clearances include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal service clearances
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Benefits

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.