Technician International Craft 1

United Airlines; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines in Brazil seeks an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician to perform repair, adjustments and troubleshooting on aircraft. You will document work in accordance with procedures and FAA regulations and may exercise aircraft release authority.

Applicants must have ANAC certification, local mechanic qualifications, and 5 years on B767/777 or similar aircraft, plus fluency in English and Portuguese, a valid passport/US visa, and willingness to work all shifts in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid in-country Aircraft Maintenance Certificate (ANAC).
• Completion of local Mechanic Qualification Requirements.
• Must be fluent in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).
• Must possess a valid Passport and U.S. Visa.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Brazil for any employer without sponsorship.
• Must possess a valid local driver’s license.
• Must be flexible to work any shift in a 24/7 operation.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs all maintenance work including repair and troubleshooting on aircraft.
• Documents work per company procedures and FAA regulations.
• May exercise Aircraft Release Authority.
• Demonstrates leadership to other A&P Mechanics.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Portuguese

Effective communication

Action planning

Flexible to shifts

Punctual attendance

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Certificate (ANAC)

Local Mechanic Qualification

Job description

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Technical Operations

Technical Operations is the maintenance, repair and overhaul division of United. The department includes aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities teams, supply chain teams and more.

Job overview and responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of aircraft maintenance work including but not limited to repair, adjustments, replacement and/or troubleshooting
• Performs proper work documentation in accordance with company procedures and specifications and in compliance with FAA regulations
• Will be required to exercise Aircraft Release Authority
• Demonstrates initiative and leadership to other A&P Mechanics

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

Unless subject to a collective bargaining agreement in the country to which an employee is being transferred; the employee retains their original date of employment and company seniority in the new country. Upon transfer, the employee is removed from payroll and benefits in former country and appropriately placed in the salary range and payroll / benefits systems of the new country.

Human Resources will assist with the terms and conditions of employment in light of labor agreements, collective agreements, country work rules and labor laws. In the new country, the employee is reinstated using the same employee id, date of employment and company seniority dates.

Qualifications

Required

• Must hold valid in-country (ANAC) Aircraft Maintenance Certificate
• Completion of local Mechanic Qualification Requirements
• Must be fluent in English and Portuguese (written and spoken)
• Communicates effectively with TOMC and other divisions and departments
• Able to process information and put together action plans to correct deficiencies
• Ability to complete all forms and reports required to the handle the aircraft maintenance activities
• Must have five (5) years’ experience on B767, B777 or similar type of aircraft
• Must hold a valid Passport and U.S. Visa
• Must be legally authorized to work inBrazil for any employer without sponsorship
• Must possess a valid local driver’s license
• Must be flexible to work ANY shift that is assigned to you within a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation which can include late nights, early hours, weekends and holiday
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification