Airframe Vendor Maintenance - Program Manager

United Airlines

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 117,000

Full time

22 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges
Medical, dental, vision benefits
401(k)

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking an Airframe Maintenance Program Manager to lead on-site activities at our MRO facilities, ensuring quality, cost control and timely execution of base maintenance packages for aircraft. You will coordinate with planning, supply chain, quality control, and engineering, review invoices, and pursue cost savings while upholding CAMP standards and aviation safety.

The role requires a self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to partner with internal and

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required.
  • Airframe and Powerplant License required.
  • 3–5 years Aircraft Maintenance Experience.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee quality, cost, and execution of base maintenance packages for aircraft entering check/modification.
  • Act as primary liaison with local supplier leadership and internal UAL base maintenance teams (planning, supply chain, quality control, engineering).
  • Review and reconcile financial invoices and pursue cost savings opportunities for materials and labor efficiencies.

Skills

Self-starter
Forward looking
Verbal communication
Written communication
Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma
Airframe & Powerplant License
Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Related Field

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together.

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

Airframe Maintenance Program Managers are business and technical managers on-site at each MRO facility. Their work requires a leader who is agile and highly collaborative with a focus on teamwork and partnership. Program Managers are responsible for daily oversight and compliance with standards for quality, cost, and execution of base maintenance packages for aircraft entering check and/or modification. They are the primary support and interface role for airframe providers through completion of the scheduled visit in accordance with United Airlines' Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP). Included in this responsibility is assuring strict adherence to: conditions set forth in the supplier agreements, budgetary compliance, and reconciliation of all costs associated with the base events. Overall airworthiness of the aircraft upon release is a shared responsibility with the Quality Control departments. It is expected that a Program Manager is a self-starter, acts with great integrity, and consistently strives to improve processes – all while maintaining the highest of standards for professionalism and leadership of self.

  • Acting as focal UAL interface with local supplier leadership, overseeing all facets of quality, production, and financial performance
  • Accomplish aircraft on-wing safety and performance audits, documented within the 360Audit program
  • Assume primary liaison role with all UAL base maintenance support organizations such as planning, supply chain, quality control, engineering, etc.
  • Review and reconcile financial invoices and pursue cost savings opportunities for materials and labor efficiencies
Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
  • High School Diploma
  • Airframe and Powerplant License
  • 3-5 years Aircraft Maintenance Experience
  • Self-starter
  • Forward looking individuals
  • Excellent verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners
  • 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):
  • Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Related Field
  • Maintenance supervisory experience
  • Line or Base Planning roles
  • Leadership experience
  • Knowledge in the following areas
  • Heavy Maintenance
  • Logistics and Finance
  • Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • Maintenance Programs
  • Inspection, Planning or Engineering roles

The base pay range for this role is $89,965.00 to $117,212.00.

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. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com

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