FAA-Certified Tech Ops Station Supervisor

United Airlines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines’ Tech Ops Station Supervisor role oversees a 24/7 operation directing maintenance, GSE, FX, and JL teams to deliver safe, compliant, cost-conscious aircraft support. You will coordinate with regulators, airport authorities, and vendors to ensure regulatory compliance and high performance across the station.

You will lead a workforce under CBAs, manage budgets, and drive safety, quality, and timely communication while reporting to senior leadership on station performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience.
• Electronic, mechanical, or related field.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant License required.
• Minimum one year experience in a Supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of technical operations policies and procedures.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and applicable FAA regulations.
• Valid driver's license.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to maintenance organization, (including MX, GSE, FX, JL where applicable) and labor workforce to maximize productivity and output in accordance with collective bargaining agreements while ensuring necessary resources are available.
• Ensure safety and security of aircraft and operations.
• Execute station performance goals, environmental 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 station performance.
• Order and secure required station supplies, process monthly invoices and manage local budget.
• Support investigations (as appropriate) into performance, safety, complaints, and other work-related issues.
• Interface with regulatory authorities, airport authorities, vendors, and local government to ensure regulatory compliance of Technical Operations activities.
• Maintain regular and prompt communication, including attending local meetings, town halls, RAP sessions, e-mail/voicemail follow-up, and incident reports.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of operational, financial, compliance, safety, and employee relations.
• Report status of operations, highlighting significant events to Senior leadership while providing direction to assigned station personnel to ensure divisional objectives are achieved.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Supervisory experience

Aircraft maintenance operations

FAA regulations knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Electronic/ mechanical related field

Master's degree

Job description

United Airlines’ Tech Ops Station Supervisor role oversees a 24/7 operation directing maintenance, GSE, FX, and JL teams to deliver safe, compliant, cost-conscious aircraft support. You will coordinate with regulators, airport authorities, and vendors to ensure regulatory compliance and high performance across the station.

You will lead a workforce under CBAs, manage budgets, and drive safety, quality, and timely communication while reporting to senior leadership on station performance and