Move Team Employee

Starting pay in SFO of $23.72 per hour with competitive benefits that let you see the world:

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. Our careers include competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From world-class benefits like 401k and space available travel privileges, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

• Travel: Fly United for free - domestic and international – bring your friends and family too!
• Flexibility: Opportunities for overtime and ability to trade shifts to work a flexible schedule.
• Phenomenal Benefits: 401(k), pension plan, health insurance and an Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family.
• Build your career: Opportunity to learn and grow into leadership roles with over half of our leaders starting in the operation.
• Up to $40.82/ hour: Seniority-based pay raises with additional compensation for shift differential and overtime.

As the face of our customer, here’s what you will do:

Whether our customers are traveling for business or pleasure, you are the professional in the airport that crafts important connections and encourages an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected. You will be interacting with our domestic and international customers in our lobbies and at gates, helping them with ticketing, baggage, greeting customers as they start and end their journey and doing it with a smile. You will provide friendly, professional, confident, and insightful service to help resolve customer travel issues and make their experience memorable.

Key Responsibilities:

A Move Team Employee is a Specialty position within the Ramp Service classification that exists in designated locations allocated and authorized by United to perform work related to the movement of aircraft. A Move Team Employee must successfully complete the required training program, including annual recurrent training and testing, consisting of both United and Airport required training. Other responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for Aircraft Tows and maintenance pushback for United Airlines and Alliances
• Responsible for Movement of aircraft on taxiway with highspeed tug
• Coordinates movement of aircraft from remote locations to terminals, and from the terminals to remote parking areas
• Communicates with Operations Center and Aircraft Maintenance on all movements
• Support remotely parked aircraft with proper Ground Service Equipment (GSE), such as stairs, ground power units and air conditioning or heat carts
• Support the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) shutdown team
• Constant communication with ramp tower and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tower while operating on live taxiway
• Maintain and service all tow ground equipment

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):

• 1+ years ramp service experience
• Aircraft pushback experience
• Must have a High School Diploma/GED (General Equivalency Development) or equivalent
• Must be proficient in communicating in English at an FAA operational level
• Must have the ability to stand, bend, stoop, and crawl for extended periods of time and lift passenger baggage repeatedly
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Must be able to tolerate working in an outdoor environment with high noise levels and climate/weather conditions
• Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment clearances
• Must be eligible to acquire and maintain credentials necessary for the position
• Must be flexible to work ANY shift in a 24/7 operation which can include nights, weekends and holidays (schedules are dictated by seniority according to Union contract guidelines)
• Must possess a valid STATE Drivers License (Suspended, expired, revoked or denied are not considered valid)
• Must be willing to adhere to Uniteds dress code
• Successfully pass all required training and airport required movement area testing

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

• Previous outdoor and/or heavy lifting job experience and safety awareness preferred
• Previous Hub experience

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 JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.