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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.

Job overview and responsibilities

 

This position oversees substantial MRO Supplier facility.  The role is responsible for delivering on key pillars that are essential to a successful airframe heavy maintenance model: ensuring the highest levels of quality, driving performance, and managing within budget.  This is accomplished through the execution of supplier oversight duties by program managers at the facilities, while also ensuring key internal and external stakeholders are delivering on their commitments to a successful heavy maintenance check.

Direct supervision of a management team, personnel staffing schedule development, ensuring status of visits are current, and any variances are addressed    Managing performance of base checks, daily interactions on execution of base visits, coordination with internal stakeholder groups for near term plans and package contentActing as interface with local supplier leadership, overseeing all facets of quality, performance, and financial performanceReconciling of financial invoices and pursue cost savings opportunities for materials and labor efficiencies

QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree or equivalent aviation experienceFAA Airframe and Powerplant CertificateMinimum of 7 years overall aviation industry experience; minimum of 3 years supervisory or project management experience in aviation related fieldsAircraft heavy maintenance, airline operationsAircraft maintenance managementExcellent verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability toeffectively interact with internal and external business partnersProven organization and leadership skills with the ability to build, lead, and maintain strong, productive teams and working relationshipsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):B.S. Degree in engineering or aviation related fieldFleet specific airworthiness releaseSupervision of management team membersFinance, Project Management, SCEPTREEngineering, Inspection, or Planning roles
The base pay range for this role is $109,820.00 to $142,936.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

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.