BA/BS Degree in Aeronautical, Electronic, Mechanical, or related field, or applicable experience
FAA A&P Certificate or applicable Repairman's Certificate
5 years in aircraft maintenance on large transport category aircraft, with 2 years in a leadership role
Extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and FAA regulations
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Reliable and punctual attendance is essential
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day operations of a Component Maintenance product center, including budget and safety
Lead and direct a unionized workforce to meet section goals and safety objectives
Provide technical guidance and interpretation of company policies to assist employees
Assign technicians to maximize productivity and cost control
Lead Continuous Improvement projects and foster a team environment
Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and company policies
Maintain communication with employee groups and report operational status to leadership
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Supportive work environment that values fairness and respect
Involvement in Continuous Improvement initiatives
Engagement with regulatory authorities for compliance
Access to advanced tools and technologies in aviation maintenance
Full Job Description
Description
Job overview and responsibilities
Reports to SFOMG section manager, Responsible for the day to day oversight of a Component Maintenance product center, including budget, safety, training, production and regulatory standards
Lead and direct unionized work force to achieve section goals and safety objectives, ensuring these activities are performed in accordance with schedule requirements and in compliance with all established Company, regulatory and manufacturers' procedures and collective bargaining agreement
Provide technical guidance and interpretation of company policies/procedures to assist employees in performing functional tasks
Assigns technician and related personnel in accordance with requirements to achieve maximum productivity and cost control
Responsible for leading and directing Continuous Improvement projects and facilitating a team environment to accomplish corporate goals while meeting employee expectations/growth
Provide leadership and direction to labor workforce to maximize productivity and output in accordance with collective bargaining agreements while ensuring necessary resources are available
Build / reinforce a fair and respectful work environment through consistent application of CBA work rules and company policies
Execute performance goals and objectives aligning with divisional and company goals
Maintain a high level of awareness of operational, financial, compliance, safety and human resource related performance objectives
Responsible for labor time keeping and cost control within product line
Responsible for tactical, strategic and budgetary activities
Oversee safety and security of aircraft and operations to ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities
Interface with regulatory authorities. Ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities on local basis
Participate in the development and executing the tactical plans to implement strategy
Maintain a high level of communication with employee groups within the station
Report status of operations, highlighting significant events to leadership whilst providing direction to assigned station personnel to ensure station and divisional objectives are achieved
Provide leadership and direction to on shift labor workforce to maximize productivity and output whilst ensuring necessary resources are available
Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
BA/BS Degree in Aeronautical, Electronic, mechanical or related field or applicable experience
FAA A&P Certificate or applicable Repairman's Certificate
5 years in the aircraft maintenance industry on large transport category aircraft with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
Extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations or repair and applicable FAA regulations
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):
4-year degree in Aeronautical, Electronic, mechanical or related field and experience in aviation maintenance
Lean Six Sigma Certified Green Belt or Black Belt
2 years in a leadership role within a large maintenance organization including a unionized labor workforce
A proven successful track record
Strong background and technical knowledge of aircraft component level repair and overhaul
FCC General Radio Telephone License
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.
