Interior Recoverables Utility Specialist

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.

Starting pay of $20.18 (as per collective bargaining agreement) per hour with competitive benefits that let you see the world:

Key Responsibilities:

• Measures and cuts carpet from stock rolls to specified dimensions or according to diagrammed instructions, using tape measure, triangle, chalk line, and hand cutting tools
• Fabricates, assembles, reworks, and repairs plastic products, applying knowledge of working characteristics of plastics and bonding techniques, using precision instruments, hand tools, power tools, machines and equipment
• Reads and interprets blueprints, work orders, and related documentation to determine methods of sequence of operations and dimensional and finished specifications
• Operates automated cutting machine to cut plastics used in aircraft parts and assemblies or manually cuts material to size, using shears, knives, cutters, scissors, router, or saw
• Trims, drills, reams, countersinks, grinds, assembles, and finishes parts to specifications, including hardware installation, using templates, hand tools, power tools, adhesives, and paints
• Utilizes a sewing/serging machine, serge edges to prevent fraying

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:

• High School diploma/GED/or education equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Mechanical aptitude
• 75% of the time standing
• Frequent, repetitive hand action
• 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
• 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 essential function of the position

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.