Tool Room Utility Specialist - Shops

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

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.

Technical Operations includes the maintenance, and overhaul of our aircraft. This includes aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities teams, supply chain teams and more.

Utility Specialist - Tool Room

Starting Salary: $20.72 p/hr. (Base Pay)

Responsibilities

• Identify and check tools, test equipment and certain commodities in and out of the Tool Room and parts room.
• Service, cleaning, inventory, storage and accounting of tools, test equipment and certain commodities used in the daily operation of the Tool Room and parts room.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks of general nature, such as servicing and transporting equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on food service equipment.
• Surface treatment on engines, aircraft, and component parts with chemicals and sandblasting equipment.
• Cutting, sizing and forming materials for aircraft interiors.

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School diploma/GED/or education equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Mechanical proficiency.
• Working knowledge of tools associated with aircraft and/or automotive repair, ability to work with cleaning solutions and chemicals.
• Valid US driver's license (revoked, suspended or expired are not considered valid).
• Must pass 10-year background check.
• Must be willing to take a pre-placement physical abilities test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be flexible to work any shift in a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Candidate must be able to clear a fingerprint-based criminal history check in order to obtain and retain credentials necessary for the position. Position-specific clearances may include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal service clearances.

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is a critical function of the position.