Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
Airframe and Powerplant License and/or Aviation or Aerospace related field
5 years of aircraft maintenance experience
Strong knowledge of project and time management concepts
Proficient in MS Office suite
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written skills
Responsibilities
Create and maintain the department training program and syllabus
Develop and maintain departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
Manage team scheduling and vacation bid processes
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Digital Tools and train the team
Identify staffing needs and coordinate recruitment with HR
Assist the Sr. Manager - Line Maintenance Planning with strategic projects
Serve as backup Operating Manager when needed
Benefits
Comprehensive training and development programs
Opportunities for career advancement
Collaborative work environment
Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
Supportive leadership and mentorship
Full Job Description
Description
Job Overview and Responsibilities
Responsible for the development and implementation of key strategic initiatives ensuring standard processes are developed for all areas of the business, build, and develop strong partnerships with key customers across the United system. Strategic initiatives will involve minimizing the operational impact regarding our substantial fleet growth, station resource utilization and allocation, maintenance program optimization and will be responsible to develop solid standard operating procedures (SOP's) for the Line Planning team. Will have a technology-based mindset which will be instrumental in working alongside our Digital Technology department.
Create, develop and maintain the department training program, syllabus, IT platform as well as the recurrent training program for the Line Planning team
Create, develop and maintain the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
Develop and maintain the team schedule and vacation bid process ensuring overtime goals are met
Act as SME of our Digital Tools, communicate and train the team on new technology and enhancements
Identify staffing requirements and coordinating with OM's and HR teams to recruit and fill vacancies
Assist the Sr. Manager - Line Maintenance Planning with various strategic and tactical projects daily
Act as backup Operating Manager filling in the desk whenever needed
Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
Airframe and Powerplant License and/or Aviation or Aerospace related field
5 years of aircraft maintenance experience
Strong knowledge and understanding of project and time management concepts
Proficient in MS Office suite
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
Master's degree
LEAN or Six Sigma
Project management
3 years of leadership in aircraft maintenance planning or aircraft maintenance
Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Palantir Foundry
Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.
About United Air Lines, Inc
United Airlines is a major American airline that operates a large domestic and international route network. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance. United Airlines operates a fleet of over 800 aircraft and serves more than 350 destinations in over 50 countries.
