Aviation Maintenance Lead: Safety & Operations

United Airlines; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a skilled aircraft maintenance supervisor to oversee shift operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and productive performance. You will assign technicians, manage resources, and drive station objectives while upholding CBA rules and company policies.

The role requires FAA A&P certification, 5 years in maintenance, and strong leadership and communication capabilities to coordinate a unionized workforce across a busy maintenance facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• FAA A&P Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 5 years in the aircraft maintenance industry.
• Meets or exceeds operational performance goals including on-time performance, maintenance check span, productivity & safety objectives.
• Identifies the need for change and / or improvement and takes corrective action.
• Builds and maintains professional and productive work environment for labor groups and supervisor team.
• Effectively communicates with employees aligning the team for success.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and applicable FAA regulations.
• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Setting high standards of performance; assuming responsibility and accountability for completing assignments or tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to on shift labor workforce to maximize productivity and output whilst ensuring necessary resources are available.
• Build / reinforce a fair and respectful work environment through consistent application of CBA work rules and company policies.
• Execute station performance goals and objectives aligning with divisional and company goals.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of operational, safety and human resource related performance objectives.
• Oversee safety and security of aircraft and operations to ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

FAA A&P

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

United Airlines is seeking a skilled aircraft maintenance supervisor to oversee shift operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and productive performance. You will assign technicians, manage resources, and drive station objectives while upholding CBA rules and company policies.

The role requires FAA A&P certification, 5 years in maintenance, and strong leadership and communication capabilities to coordinate a unionized workforce across a busy maintenance facility.