Line Technician

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges from day one

Great benefits

Vacation days based on service

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking skilled aircraft maintenance technicians to join our Tech Ops team in Chicago. You will work on a modern fleet, receive comprehensive training, and support customers across our global route network.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, inspections, and collaboration with engineers and planners. A FAA A&P license and US work authorization are required, with a 24/7 schedule and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical competence and attention to detail are crucial for this critical position.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions; willingness to train and learn.
• Must be able to work a 24/7 union schedule, including weekends and holidays, with potential overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance and inspections to keep the fleet flight-ready.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners and maintenance teams to ensure timely aircraft readiness.
• Travel and work across airports, potentially at elevated areas and confined spaces, with safety as a priority.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Legal work authorization in US

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA A&P License

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together.

Description

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.

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.

Many routes to success

• We offer initial training, specialty classes and recurrent training in technical areas and on other topics such as ethics and compliance.
• With experience, drive and determination to excel, you can move into a variety of roles, including management, inspection, quality control, fleet planning and others.
• After gaining seniority, you'll have the opportunity to transfer to other locations within our outstanding network.

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!

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/Educational Equivalent
• FAA A&P License
• Valid US Drivers License
• Computer literacy
• Must pass a background check and drug screen upon contingent job offer
• An eagerness to learn and willingness to train
• The ability to access elevated aircraft areas via ladders, lift trucks, boom lifts and other devices
• The strength to lift 50 pounds, physical flexibility and the ability to work in confined spaces
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

The starting rate for this role is $38.77.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail]