Manager - Air Traffic Strategy Data

United Airlines; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

United Airlines seeks a Senior Manager, ATS Data to lead the SWIM data architecture and real-time data solutions for operational decision-making. You will oversee ingestions, streaming interfaces, and data pipelines while coordinating governance and data quality across the enterprise.

You will partner with Digital Technology, Data Engineering, and Air Traffic Strategy teams, build dashboards in PowerBI, and communicate complex concepts to leadership. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience with large cloud environments and Big Data technologies.
• Subject matter expert in Big Data and AWS technology.
• Experience with distributed data warehousing and data processing systems such as Redshift.
• Proficient with Java, Scala, Python and SQL; NoSQL databases and cloud-based data warehousing services such as Redshift.
• Strong knowledge of data architectures, data dictionaries, and data lineages in large-scale environments.
• Experience with data pipelines and event-driven architectures (Kinesis, Kafka).
• Ability to create PowerBI dashboards and translate technical concepts for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture of SWIM data ingestion, streaming interfaces, and data processing pipelines.
• Establish data standards, governance, and ensure high-quality, scalable data products across the enterprise.
• Monitor data health and integrity and resolve data quality, availability, and performance issues.
• Collaborate with Digital Technology, Data Engineering, and Air Traffic Strategy teams to design cloud-based solutions and APIs.
• Act as data SME to guide enterprise teams on data-centric solutions including security, reliability, and maintainability.

Skills

Big Data

AWS

Java/Scala

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Redshift

NoSQL databases

S3/Lambda/DynamoEC2

Spark/Hadoop

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

Our Network Operations team works around the clock running United’s global operation, safely, reliably and efficiently. From dispatching and routing our fleet to coordinating with maintenance line planning and crew scheduling, this team makes caring connections with your internal customers and ultimately, United’s customers. From pushback to landing, the Network Operations team is the eyes and ears on the ground no matter where in the world your United flight takes you.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Manager of ATS Data serves as the technical lead for United's FAA System Wide Information Management (SWIM) data portfolio, responsible for designing and implementing real-time air traffic data solutions that support operational decision-making and enterprise applications.

This role leads the architecture of SWIM data ingestion, streaming interfaces, and data processing pipelines while establishing data standards, governance practices, and ensuring high-quality, scalable data products across the enterprise. The position is responsible for monitoring data health and integrity across the SWIM ecosystem, proactively identifying discrepancies and partnering across business units to resolve data quality, availability, and performance issues. Proficiency in programming languages (Java, Scala, Python, SQL) and cloud-based data warehousing services, to work closely with Digital Technology, Data Engineering, and Air Traffic Strategy teams to design cloud-based solutions and APIs while developing real-time dashboards in PowerBI.

As United's technical liaison with the FAA, this role collaborates on SWIM services, system enhancements, and emerging modernization initiatives while representing United's operational needs in the evolution of the National Airspace System. The Manager of ATS Data is an exceptional communicator with strong analytical skills who can translate complex technical concepts into business solutions, build cross-organizational relationships, and drive innovation in air traffic data architecture and data analytics.

• Collaborate with and across teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies
• Utilize programming/scripting languages like Java, Scala, Python and SQL and NoSQL databases and Cloud based data warehousing services such as Redshift
• Coordinate business requirements definitions and interface, communications, leadership presentations, clarifying strategy and priorities.
• Portfolio management, coordinating with Data Engineering, Data Science, and other Digital Technologies teams to align on priorities, and tracking progress against goals.
• Act as a data subject matter expert to guide and support various enterprise teams on data centric solutions including but not limited to security, performance, reliability, maintainability and well-formed architecture.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience with large cloud environments, Big Data technologies
• Experience working on large-scale/high visibility projects
• Subject matter expert in Big Data, AWS technology
• Understanding of all aspects of data architectures, data dictionaries, and data lineages in a large-scale enterprise environment
• Demonstrable experience with distributed data warehousing and data processing systems such as Redshift
• Proficient with programming / scripting languages like Java, Scala, Python and SQL and NoSQL databases and Cloud based data warehousing services such as Redshift
• Deep knowledge of traditional data warehousing (models, practices, and processes), cloud-based data warehouses, data lakes, and data streaming
• Exceptional system design abilities, including high-scale ETL/ELT pipelines including leveraging python
• Experience with or solid understanding of data pipelines and event-driven architectures (Kinesis, Kafka)
• Proficient with AWS Cloud technologies (i.e. S3, Lambda, Dynamo, EC2), Python, Spark, and Hadoop
• Experience in Machine learning and/or predictive analyticsAdvanced knowledge of software lifecycles and testing automation
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and provide strategic insight and analysis to solve problems and make improvements
• Ability to make PowerBI dashboards
• Lead data integration and curation, including requirements definition and testing
• Ability to clearly communicate complex issues to leadership and customers
• Up to 10% travel
• 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):

• Master's degree
• 2+ years of experience in the aviation industry
• Cloudera/Hadoop Certification or AWS Developer/Big Data Analytics certification a plus
• Knowledge of FAA SWIM

The base pay range for this role is $102,220.00 to $133,194.00.

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]