United Air Lines, Inc

Manager - Station Operations Center

United Air Lines, Inc$75K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in airline operations
  • Strong background in strategic planning and continuous improvement
  • Proven leadership capabilities in fast-paced environments
  • Comprehensive understanding of logistics and technology in airline operations
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proactive and self-directed management style
  • Robust problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations at the Station Operations Center
  • Coordinate future flight planning with various stakeholders
  • Manage critical gate assignments and airport infrastructure needs
  • Anticipate and communicate future operational challenges
  • Analyze and report on operational performance metrics
  • Collaborate with NOC to resolve significant operational issues
  • Oversee resolution of departmental and critical operational issues

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
  • Work in a dynamic and fast-paced airline environment
  • Engage in strategic planning with multiple stakeholders
  • Impact airport operational efficiency and customer service
  • Collaborate with a diverse range of teams and leaders
Full Job Description
Description

The Manager - Station Operations Center leads daily operations for the station operations center (SOC) and is responsible for overseeing the day to day performance of the SOC. They also are responsible for strategic planning involving stakeholders across multiple organizations and entities

  • Coordinate station future flight planning activities collaborating with Network Planning, Government Agencies and Local Stakeholders to ensure all airport departments have the information to prepare and make necessary adjustments to support changes to future flight schedules and operations
  • This includes close coordination on how flight schedules are gated, use of assigned gates, management of growth and ensuring airport infrastructure supports successful execution of planned schedules
  • Foresee future challenges and communicate the course of action necessary in a core4 fashion to achieve both station and enterprise objectives
  • This includes future growth and expansion planning
  • Maintain, analyze and communicate operational performance metrics as they relate to quality customer service, market focus, DOT performance and strategic initiatives
  • Partner with NOC to address system and local issues that have a significant impact to safety, security, employees, customer and baggage handling, aircraft scheduling, facility and field conditions
  • Oversee resolution of all operational critical issues involving any department, service provider and/or governmental agency; escalate operational critical issues to senior leadership
  • Manage IRROPs strategic planning and funnel ops critical communication to station senior leadership across all divisions
  • Manage staffing for Operations Control Managers and Supervisors
  • Provide performance leadership and guidance to the SOC team and Hub organization


Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree and/or related field experience in an airline operational environment
  • Proven track record for decisive actions backed by strategic planning, continuous improvement, analytical thinking, goal-directed leadership and service-oriented performance
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and desire to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • In-depth knowledge of operations, management, logistics and technology
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Proactive and self-directed management style
  • Superior problem-solving skills
  • Be an influencer among your peers and other leaders across the organization
  • 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):

  • Experience working with airport operation computer-based tools
  • Knowledge of FAA and ATC practices and procedures
  • 2+ years of airline management experience
  • Experience at an airline Station Operations Center


Job Posting End Date: 6/21/2026

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.
Learn more about United Air Lines, Inc
Size
87,400 employees
Market Cap
$12.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$7 billion
Founded
1926
5 Year Trend
-7.6%
Revenue
$15.3 billion
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