Aircraft Maintenance Technician

United Aviate Academy; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits

Buddy passes

Travel discounts

4/10 schedule

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

United Aviate Academy in Goodyear, AZ is seeking Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) for our maintenance department. Duties include preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and post-run tests to ensure safe operations.

We offer flight benefits, buddy passes, travel discounts, and a 4/10 work schedule to support work-life balance. A competitive base salary with incentives and comprehensive benefits begins after hire.

Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant Certification required or equivalent.
• FAA regulations knowledge mandatory.
• Strong communication and basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and legal practices per FAA and company policy.
• Maintain maintenance documentation per regulations and manuals.
• Tag aircraft components and panels correctly.
• Monitor hourly task progress and assist leads as needed.
• Complete all work documents and records accurately.
• Coordinate activities with lead mechanic or supervisor.
• Research information for scheduled work and follow procedures.
• Ensure tools are removed from aircraft and engines.
• Maintain tool control accountability at all times.
• Report lost or found tools immediately to management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer skills

FAA regulations knowledge

Education

Airframe & Powerplant Certification

FAA-approved maintenance school

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Why Work for United Aviate Academy?

United Aviate Academy (UAA), a subsidiary of United Airlines is seeking multiple AMT’s for our Maintenance Department. If you are interested in becoming part of a fast-growing company and you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then keep reading!

At UAA our AMT’s must deliver safe, dependable, and high-quality service to every aircraft they encounter. AMT’s duties consist in large part around preventive maintenance care. Mechanic’s perform routine inspections, repairs, scheduled maintenance, and post-run tests.

What we offer?

At UAA, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members. Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too:

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on United Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience our CORE 4 values.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• 4/10 work schedule that support work/life balance.
• A competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation time, sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.

Who We Are

UAA is dedicated to training the next generation of pilots. United Aviate Academy, United’s wholly owned flight school, is creating a pathway to the flight deck for aspiring aviators through an accelerated and rigorous flight training program focused on instruction and safety.

What will you be doing?

The Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic (“A&P Mechanic”) is a working member of the maintenance organization and is tasked with completing required maintenance on aircraft in a timely manner and in accordance with policy and procedure.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure safe and legal practices in accordance with FAA and United Aviate policy and regulations
• Ensure all aircraft maintenance documentation is executed in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies and procedures, and applicable maintenance manuals
• Properly tag aircraft components, parts, and panels including racks by aircraft
• Maintain awareness of hourly goals for tasks assigned
• Perform and assist approved work by their leads within the scheduled shift
• Ensure completeness of all assigned work documents and records
• Coordinate all activities with lead mechanic in charge or supervisor
• Research all pertinent information and material for work scheduled on aircraft and carefully follow processes as outlined
• Ensure that all tools are removed from the aircraft, aircraft engines, appliances, and components
• Always maintain positive tool control accountability
• Immediately report lost and/or found tools to management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Airframe & Powerplant Certification Required
• FAA-approved aircraft maintenance school graduates considered
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to stand, sit, bend, reach for extended periods
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient computer skills
• Working knowledge of FAA aircraft maintenance regulations

United Aviate Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and welcome all qualified individuals of different backgrounds.