Controller - Base Maintenance Material

United Airlines; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flight privileges

401(k)

Job summary

United Airlines is hiring for a Materials Management role in Miami, FL. You will ensure timely fulfillment of materials for maintenance, manage POs, coordinate with suppliers and internal shops, and oversee stock transfers to support aircraft requirements.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in a related field and 2+ years in materials management, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in aviation, supply chain, procurement, business or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Materials Management, Materials Coordination or Supply Chain.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Interview required to meet qualifications.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill all required material to support scheduled maintenance visits.
• Identify material requirements and sourcing strategies using on-hand inventory or best practices.
• Coordinate material availability to meet strict timelines.
• Source, purchase, monitor, track, and close purchase orders for aircraft needs.
• Resolve PO, paperwork, and shipment discrepancies.
• Set up internal part numbers for new demand and ensure system compliance.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal repair shops.
• Coordinate and monitor shipping, provide status updates to customers.
• Track stock transfers to support aircraft requirements.
• Identify trends and supply chain issues and propose improvements.
• Coordinate with inventory to ensure future plans meet maintenance demand.
• Research alternative means to meet demand when needed.
• Ensure correct parts are requested with internal/external partners.
• Adhere to all corporate and government manuals and contract terms.
• Attend audits and other meetings for supported aircraft.

Skills

Strong communication

Remote work capability

US work authorization

Interview required

Punctuality

Education

Associate’s Degree in aviation management, supply chain, procurement, business or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Generative AI tools awareness

Job description

Location Miami, Florida, United States This job is associated with 2 categories Job Id MIA00000131 Tech Ops / Maintenance - Management & Administrative Job Type Full-Time Posted Date 10/22/2026

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

• Responsible for the fulfillment of all required material to support scheduled maintenance visits
• Identify material requirements and determine the best method for obtaining materials, utilizing on‑hand company inventory and/or best sourcing practices
• Coordinate and ensure on‑hand material availability to meet strict scheduled timelines
• Source, Purchase, Monitor, Track, Update and Close Purchase Orders as needed to support your Aircraft’s requirements
• Address and resolve purchase order, paperwork, and shipment discrepancies
• Setup internal part numbers to accommodate new demand and ensure compliance within our United internal systems
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our suppliers and internal United repair shops
• Coordinate and monitor shipping and provide shipping status updates to the necessary customers
• Transfer, Monitor, Track and Update internal material Stock Transfers as needed to support your Aircraft’s requirements
• Identify trends and potential supply chain issues and collaborate with business partners to resolve the issue and/or improve the process
• Coordinate with internal Inventory departments to ensure future inventory plans can support the scheduled maintenance demand moving forward
• Problem solve and research alternative means to meet demand requirements when needed
• Coordinate with internal and external business partners to determine the correct part(s) are being requested
• Ensure compliance with all Corporate and Government regulated manuals
• Provide management oversight to ensure that the supplier is adhering to its specific contractual terms and conditions
• Attend all audit and other necessary meetings for the aircraft you are supporting

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Associate’s Degree in aviation management, supply chain, procurement, business or related fields, or comparable work experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Materials Management, Materials Coordination or Supply Chain
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong internal and external communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting
• 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):

• Experience as an AOG or Base Logistics coordinator
• Aviation knowledge
• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, contentcreation 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 $66,500.00 to $86,616.00.

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 [e-mail]

Location Miami, Florida, United States

This job is associated with 2 categories

JobId MIA00000131

Job Speciality Tech Ops / Maintenance - Management & Administrative

Type Full-Time

PostedDate 10/22/2026