Base Specialty Electrician ($20,000 Sign On Bonus)

The Base Specialty Electrician at United Airlines is responsible for installing, repairing, testing, and adjusting electrical machinery and equipment in accordance with NEC and OSHA standards. The role requires a solid understanding of industrial solid-state circuitry, high voltage equipment, and the ability to interpret wiring diagrams and schematics. Candidates must have at least 24 months of industrial electrician experience, a high school diploma or GED, and be able to work any assigned shift, including weekends and holidays. The position involves physical tasks such as running, bending, installing conduit, and pulling wire, as well as working in confined spaces and outdoors in all weather. The starting rate is $40.48 per hour, with salary increases based on IBT/United contract. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. The Base Specialty Electrician at United Airlines plays a vital role in supporting the technical operations team by installing, repairing, testing, and adjusting electrical machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance of aircraft. This position requires a strong understanding of industrial solid-state circuitry and the ability to work independently in various conditions, including the outdoors and all weather. The role offers a competitive salary starting at $40.48 per hour, a $20,000 sign-on bonus, and access to top-tier health and wellness benefits. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to travel with United Airlines’ extensive route network. 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.

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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.

Key Responsibilities:

The Electrician should have a detailed solid understanding and ability to install, repair, test and adjust electrical machinery and equipment and its associated test equipment according to the NEC and OSHA standards, including:

• Strong working knowledge in industrial solid-state circuitry which includes power type transistors diodes, general AC and DC motor generator circuits, various transformer types and general repair of all building electrical equipment.
• Electricians must be able to work around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Schedules are bid and awarded based on seniority.
• Electricians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT).
• Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United contract.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School Diploma or GED/equivalent.
• Must be able to read and interpret electronic and electrical symbols for wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Must be familiar with high voltage equipment.
• Capable of running, bending, installing conduit and pulling wire.
• Must have at least 24 months of Industrial Electrician experience.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Mobility requirements including lifting, carrying, crawling, and ladder climbing.
• Comfortable and able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be available to work any shift that is assigned to you within a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation which can include late nights, early hours, weekends and holidays. Employees may bid for schedules several times a year and schedules are awarded according to seniority.
• Regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with United’s policies.
• Overtime available/required depending upon operational need.

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

• Journey level experience

The starting rate for this role is $40.48.

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 [Job Accommodations@united.com](mailto:Job Accommodations@united.com)

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.

Key Responsibilities:

The Electrician should have a detailed solid understanding and ability to install, repair, test and adjust electrical machinery and equipment and its associated test equipment according to the NEC and OSHA standards, including:

• Strong working knowledge in industrial solid-state circuitry which includes power type transistors diodes, general AC and DC motor generator circuits, various transformer types and general repair of all building electrical equipment.
• Electricians must be able to work around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Schedules are bid and awarded based on seniority.
• Electricians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT).
• Salary increases will be administered according to the current IBT/United contract.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School Diploma or GED/equivalent.
• Must be able to read and interpret electronic and electrical symbols for wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Must be familiar with high voltage equipment.
• Capable of running, bending, installing conduit and pulling wire.
• Must have at least 24 months of Industrial Electrician experience.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Mobility requirements including lifting, carrying, crawling, and ladder climbing.
• Comfortable and able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be available to work any shift that is assigned to you within a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation which can include late nights, early hours, weekends and holidays. Employees may bid for schedules several times a year and schedules are awarded according to seniority.
• Regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with United’s policies.
• Overtime available/required depending upon operational need.

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

• Journey level experience

Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. 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 Responsibilities
• Responsible for installing, repairing, testing, and adjusting electrical machinery and equipment according to NEC and OSHA standards.
• Take ownership of maintaining a detailed understanding of industrial solid-state circuitry, including power type transistors, diodes, AC and DC motor generator circuits, transformers, and general building electrical equipment.
• Deliver high-quality work by working around the clock, including weekends and holidays, in all weather conditions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the fleet remains in excellent condition and ready for customer delivery. Skills
• Must be able to read and interpret electronic and electrical symbols for wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Must be familiar with high voltage equipment.
• Capable of running, bending, installing conduit, and pulling wire.
• Must have at least 24 months of Industrial Electrician experience.
• Must have excellent organisational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Mobility requirements include lifting, carrying, crawling, and ladder climbing, as well as working in confined spaces.
• Journey level experience is preferred. Education
• A High School Diploma or GED/equivalent is required.