Associate Analyst - Technical Operations Strategic Planning

United; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

United Airlines in Chicago seeks a maintenance planning professional to develop long-term airframe maintenance plans and lead cost-saving analyses. This role is based at the CSC Willis Tower with a hybrid schedule, three days in the office per week.

You will conduct data mining and forecasting to optimize aircraft utilization, perform cost-benefit analyses, and track performance metrics for continuous improvement while collaborating with senior management on strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Internship in airline field or 1+ year analytical experience.
• Proficiency in Excel including data manipulation, pivot tables, and reporting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to manage deadlines.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term airframe maintenance plans.
• Conduct data mining, scenario forecasting, and modeling to minimize costs and enhance aircraft utilization.
• Perform cost-benefit and impact analyses to inform maintenance strategies.
• Track performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in special projects for maintenance checks, modifications, and gear changes.
• Collaborate with senior management to present recommendations insights.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

SQL/Python knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business

Internship or 1+ year analytical experience

Tools

Tableau

Spotfire

SQL

Python

Job description

Description

Find your future at United!

We're reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be - from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you're joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a broad spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to help your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world's biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what's next with us. Let's define tomorrow together.

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team comprises aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that ensure they're well-equipped and ready to transport our customers to their desired destinations. If you're prepared to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Job overview and responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term airframe maintenance plans
• Conduct data mining, scenario forecasting, and modeling to minimize costs and enhance aircraft utilization
• Perform cost-benefit and impact analyses to inform maintenance strategies
• Track performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Assist in special projects for maintenance checks, modifications, and gear changes
• Collaborate with senior management to present recommendations insights

NOTE: This position is based at the CSC-Willis Tower, located in Chicago, IL, and is considered a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office per week.

Qualifications

What's Needed to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Completion of at least one internship in an airline-related field or 1+ year work experience in an analytical role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data manipulation, formulas, pivot tables, and reporting
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• 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.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.

What Will Help You Propel from the Pack (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in airline planning or analysis functions
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Spotfire)
• Knowledge of SQL/Python or other programming languages
• Project Management or Lean Six Sigma certification

The base pay range for this role is $53,960.00 to $70,334.00.

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]