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United Airlines

Line Technician

United Airlines, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Description At United, 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 our planes are well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations.

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.

Keeping our fleet flight-ready

Strong mechanical competence and attention to detail are crucial for this critical position.

You will have the opportunity to work on larger, highly sophisticated aircraft with United.

You will collaborate professionally with your co‑workers and be a great teammate.

You will generally be working out in the elements, so you must be capable of handling weather extremes.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED/Educational Equivalent.

FAA A&P License.

Valid US Driver's License.

Computer literacy.

Must pass a background check and drug screen upon contingent job offer.

Willingness to learn and train.

Ability to access elevated aircraft areas via ladders, lift trucks, boom lifts and other devices.

Strength to lift 50 pounds, physical flexibility and ability to work in confined spaces.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The starting rate for this role is $42.48 per hour. This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e., profit sharing). We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement).

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

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