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.

Job overview and responsibilities

Technicians are responsible for all work being performed on shift. Technicians may be required to test, check and certify for service work performed.

An employee whose job includes all work generally recognized as Mechanic work in company designated stations. This may include power plants, Line, ETOPS, TDY (fueling), parts, ground equipment, facilities and other related work as directed by leadership.

• Hold Safety as a core value and contribute to the achievement of a zero harm and incident/injury free environment through active participation in the Untied Safety Management System including Safety Action Team (SAT)
• Must be punctual, reliable and complying with the Company’s Time and Attendance policy and expectations (dated 01 Nov 2021 and as amended from time to time)
• Responsibility for all aircraft maintenance activities at respective international line stations (within respective jurisdiction)
• This includes the accomplishment of all routine and non-routine maintenance requirements
• Ensure that all aircraft maintenance documentation and certification is carried out and completed in accordance with the GMM, Company policies and procedures, and FAA regulations
• Review inbound aircraft maintenance requirements and maintenance history, including review of logbooks and AHM
• Maintains clear and professional communication with work colleagues, management and other United Airlines departments as required, including TOMC and Customer Service
• Attend and/or complete company training prior to specified deadlines as necessary
• This includes Third Party contract requirements
• Per qualifications and by management agreement, perform the role of Designated Station Trainer (DST)
• This includes planning, delivering training and ongoing measurement of training outcomes
• Ability to gain, hold and maintain additional Company authorization for aircraft engine ground running, Boroscope inspection and RII as required
• Per qualifications and by management agreement, complete station Audits as per the Audit 360 program
• This includes monitoring corrective actions
• Must adhere to all Company policies and procedures, and respective EBA requirements
• Must possess A&P license and/or the ability to gain such license 6 months after hire date
• Must be eligible to obtain an ASIC
• Must hold a current valid Drivers’ license
• Other duties as required and as directed by Technical Operations Management

Note - Technicians may be required to work at other Line stations in the region, including TDY stations, or as directed by management. Locations may be interstate or overseas. A discussion will be held with Management to discuss necessary arrangements, prior to travel.

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

Unless subject to a collective bargaining agreement in the country to which an employee is being transferred; the employee retains their original date of employment and company seniority in the new country. Upon transfer, the employee is removed from payroll and benefits in former country and appropriately placed in the salary range and payroll / benefits systems of the new country.

Human Resources will assist with the terms and conditions of employment in light of labor agreements, collective agreements, country work rules and labor laws. In the new country, the employee is reinstated using the same employee id, date of employment and company seniority dates.

Required:

• Hold a FAA Airframe & Powerplant License is required or equivalent qualification, and ability to obtain the required FAA License within six (6) months of joining
• Must be eligible to obtain an ASIC
• Must hold a current valid Drivers’ license
• Must be flexible to work ANY shift that is assigned to you within a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation which can include late nights, early hours, weekends and holiday
• Must be legally authorized to work in Australia for any employer without sponsorship
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position