Aviation Facilities Technician: Electrical & HV Expert

United Airlines; Virginia; On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking Facilities Technicians to support our Tech Ops teams and keep our fleet in top condition. The starting rate for this role is $34.52 per hour. We emphasize union membership, with ibt representation and dues as per the contract.

External candidates may receive a sign-on bonus; internal applicants are not eligible. Responsibilities include electrical maintenance across 480V, high/low voltage work, and wiring, plus related trades like plumbing and HVAC.

Qualifications

• Twenty-four months experience required in at least three of the following areas: Electrical (480V, 3 phase), Structural, HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing, PLC electronic/computer controls.
• Must have completed high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain and repair all building disciplines, heavy mechanical and welding.

Responsibilities

• Requires thorough knowledge of general building maintenance with emphasis on electrical solving, including AC & DC circuits, high voltage (480), high amperage and some 400 cycle equipment.
• Requires experience in industrial wiring and the ability to read and follow wiring schematics and work without supervision.
• Journeyman electrical license a plus.
• Requires the ability to make low and high voltage repairs to all building electrical equipment.
• This includes solving, installation and repair of 110/220/480 volt single and multiphase electrical circuitry and devices.
• You should also have some experience in related building equipment and trades, such as air handling units, plumbing and steam fitting, fire systems and conveyors.
• Facilities Technicians 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 according to seniority.
• Facilities Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT).
• Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United contract.
• New employees are required to join the union within ninety (90) days of employment.
• There is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues which are set by the Local Lodge.

Skills

Electrical

Structural

HVAC

Mechanical

Plumbing

PLC controls

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

United Airlines is seeking Facilities Technicians to support our Tech Ops teams and keep our fleet in top condition. The starting rate for this role is $34.52 per hour. We emphasize union membership, with ibt representation and dues as per the contract.

External candidates may receive a sign-on bonus; internal applicants are not eligible. Responsibilities include electrical maintenance across 480V, high/low voltage work, and wiring, plus related trades like plumbing and HVAC.