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

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

• Technicians are responsible for all work being performed on shift
• Technicians may be required to test, check, and certify for service work performed
• Perform all aspects of aircraft maintenance work including servicing, repair, and proper work documentation in accordance with company procedures and specifications
• May be required to exercise Aircraft Release Authority
• Demonstrate initiative and corporation to other mechanics
• Receive and dispatch arriving/departing aircraft
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as towing, refueling, etc.
• Help handling parts, maintain tools, ground equipment, facilities and other related work or daily operation needed as directed by leadership

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.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Local license/FAA A&P license is preferred
• Completion of local Qualification as required for daily operation
• A proactive individual and team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Must have a basic Taiwan drivers license

• Previous experience in aircraft maintenance is preferred
• Must be flexible to work ANY shift according to flight schedule that is assigned in a 24/7 operations including late nights, early hours, weekends, and holidays
• Must be willing and able to travel internationally for training and meetings as well as be willing to work in other countries to support short term relief or field service recovery missions
• Must be legally authorized to work in Taiwan for any employer without sponsorship
• Must be fluent in English and Mandarin (read, write and speak)
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• Must be able to obtain an airport badge to work in TPE airport