Manager - Line Maintenance Planning Operations

Description

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. And we're growing - in the years ahead, we'll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?



Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the Line Planning Team in effective scheduling and execution of the total aircraft maintenance program
• Effective scheduling is defined as obtaining necessary routing requirements in order to handle workload to the available resources
• This scheduling must avoid negative impact on the operation by preventing operational delays and, above all, maintaining all airworthiness standards
• Maintain solid time management skills with the ability to plan, organize and implement multiple initiatives and fast paced workloads while consistently providing outstanding customer service
• Develops and cultivates positive cross-divisional relationships while maintaining an open line of communication with the planning teams, maintenance stations, maintenance control, engineering and other project management groups
• Ability to effectively prepare and lead conference calls, presentations and meetings in one-on-one or group situations in order to update, inform or persuade employees of the organization, up to senior leadership
• Responsible for achieving prescribed company objectives (Key Performance Indicators) in regard to fleet reliability, cost, productivity, customer service and team members by using strong analytical skills to implement long-term plans into day-to-day operations. Also, generating easy-to-interpret reports and spreadsheets based on collected data for leadership
• Maintains a rotating work schedule that includes vacation coverage while meeting overtime goals
• Create, update and maintain departmental GMM and SOP manuals while ensuring all processes are adhered to
• Delegate special assignments to authority for accomplishment of projects that require extensive attention to detail and execution
• Engages and participates with cross-departmental teams such as Methods and Standards, Maintenance Programs, Regulatory and Task Implementation on changes to fleet maintenance programs

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!

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High School Diploma, GED or education equivalent
• 5 years of commercial aircraft or military aircraft maintenance experience
• FAA Airframe and Power plant License
• Solid background and in-depth knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to maintenance programs and procedures, aircraft maintenance systems and aircraft routing
• Demonstrates strong knowledge and understanding of project and time management concepts
• Thorough, proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude as well as exhibiting excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work long hours with limited to no supervision from leadership
• Take initiative to continually improve team performance and work processes through feedback, problem solving and idea generation while driving root cause corrective action for behavioral and operational issues
• Must be flexible and willing to work a rotating shift in a 24 hour/7 day a week operation including weekends, nights and holidays
• Growth Behaviors:
• EXTERNALLY FOCUSED: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of their work. Tracks and shares external trends, standard processes or ideas
• PERFORMANCE DRIVEN AND ACCOUNTABLE: Has dedication standards. Outperforms their peers
• FAST/AGILE: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast paced environments
• SMART RISK: Makes bold decisions/recommendations using sound judgement
• EMPOWERED: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo and has the courage to take an unpopular stance
• GROWTH MINDSET: Demonstrates curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity
• 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):

• College Degree in Aviation or Business Management
• 2 years in an aircraft maintenance management role
• 2 years of maintenance planning experience, preferred

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 JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.