Assistant Manager - Facility Maintenance Operations (Flight Training Center)

United Airlines; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking an Assistant Manager of Facility to oversee maintenance operations at staffed maintenance locations. You will manage local maintenance planning, execution, SLA compliance, and productivity, while ensuring safety and regulatory adherence.

The role requires leading supervisors and technicians, analyzing performance, and driving continuous improvement across stations. A strong background in facilities maintenance and team leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Post-secondary education in a technical- or maintenance field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a maintenance-related role.
• Experience in building maintenance/systems-related maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of facilities/building maintenance skills/trades such as Electrical, HVAC, Conveyor, Plumbing.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities maintenance operations at United staffed maintenance locations.
• Manage local maintenance planning and execution, SLA compliance and productivity targets.
• Track and analyze department performance and report results to leadership.
• Provide coaching and development to supervisors and technicians.
• Support safety, OSHA, environmental and training program compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience

Post-secondary education in a technical- or maintenance

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

The Assistant Manager of Facility, is responsible for oversight of the facilities maintenance operations at United staffed maintenance locations. Responsible for the local maintenance planning and execution; productivity, accountability and dependability program execution and (SLA) service level agreement compliance delivering the optimum level of performance in support of safe and reliable airline operations.

• Supervises technician and supervisor performance and execution against all division and corporate maintenance objectives.
• This includes maintenance customer service level agreement (SLA) compliance, maintenance cycle time, all-in-service level goals/tolerances, planned and preventative maintenance program compliance.
• Execute against station performance goals and objectives aligning with divisional and company goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of Technical Operations activities to achieve maximum productivity and cost control.
• Track and analyze department performance.
• Identify issues and engage in structured problem-solving to assist front-line co-workers in accomplishing work.
• Actively involved in next shift preparation and the success of the station plan.
• Understand strategic resource planning to ensure adequate staffing to support operational needs.
• Assess and delegate the appropriate work tasks.
• Backfill for leader when needed.
• Facilitate in-person training and/or presentations as required.
• Consistently involved in station projects and/or extra activities to improve, meet or exceed departmental goals.
• Organize /track projects to maximize change management and increase successful implementation.
• Provide meaningful feedback, coaching current and new supervisors to improve recognition as appropriate.
• Lead and implement station change management initiatives. Identify issues and engage in structured problem-solving.
• Ensure serviceable equipment is available to meet the needs of the partners supported.
• Maintains proactive communication and positive relations with maintenance team and customer group stakeholders.
• Manage accurate and effective customer reporting and communication programs while sustaining positive customer service and effectiveness ratings
• Lead safe and envornmentally compliant maintenance operations.
• Supports all safety / OSHA, environmental and training programs compliance.
• Support safety mitigation programs and leads investigations that support root cause analysis of accidents, injuries and incidences involving facility or team personnel.
• Conduct peer safety and accident review board.
• Conduct “routine” investigations (as appropriate) into performance, safety (damages and injuries), complaints and other work issues.
• Support investigations (as appropriate) into performance, safety, complaints, and other work-related issues.
• Maintain regular and prompt communication, including attending local meetings, town halls, RAP sessions, e-mail/voicemail follow-up, and incident reports.
• Provide supervisors and technicians with guidance, leadership, direction, coaching, meaningful feedback to improve overall skills and proficiencies recognition as appropriate.
• Set expectations regarding performance standards for supervisors and technicians, gain their commitment under Company guidelines and CBA (if applicable).
• Assist with career action planning, goal setting and employee development including but not limited to assisting Manager/Director (if applicable) with mid-year & end-year performance reviews of Supervisors.
• Actively recognize your team or individual’s performance by using UA recognition tools (i.e. Bravo, UA100).

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
• Post-secondary education in a technical- or maintenanceQualification/Certifications
• Minimum 2 years experience in a maintenance- related role
• Experience in building maintenance/systems-related maintenance operations
• Knowledge of facilities / bulding maintenance skills / trades, such as Electrical, HVAC, Conveyor, Plumbing, building maintenance / systems
• 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):

• Knowledge of planning and execution of maintenance operations, leading a team of maintenance personnel, advanced computer skills.
• 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.

The base pay range for this role is $129,466.80 to $158,237.20.

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 [e-mail]