Manager - Airframe Vendor Management

AviHire; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

United's Technical Operations team seeks an experienced MRO Program Manager to oversee a major supplier facility. You will ensure the highest levels of quality, drive performance, and manage within budget while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver heavy maintenance checks.

The role requires a Bachelor's or aviation experience, an FAA A&P certificate, 7+ years in aviation with 3+ years in leadership, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or aviation experience required.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required.
• 7+ years in aviation with at least 3+ years in supervisory/project management roles.
• Aircraft heavy maintenance and airline operations experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; leadership skills essential.
• US work authorization without sponsorship required.
• Interview process required; reliable attendance essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of a management team; staffing and schedule development.
• Oversee base checks and execution; coordinate with internal stakeholders.
• Interface with supplier leadership on quality, performance, and finances.
• Reconcile invoices and pursue cost-saving opportunities for materials and labor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team building

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree or aviation experience

FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

B.S. in engineering/aviation (preferred)

Tools

SCEPTRE

Job 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

This position oversees substantial MRO Supplier facility. The role is responsible for delivering on key pillars that are essential to a successful airframe heavy maintenance model: ensuring the highest levels of quality, driving performance, and managing within budget. This is accomplished through the execution of supplier oversight duties by program managers at the facilities, while also ensuring key internal and external stakeholders are delivering on their commitments to a successful heavy maintenance check.

• Direct supervision of a management team, personnel staffing schedule development, ensuring status of visits are current, and any variances are addressed
• Managing performance of base checks, daily interactions on execution of base visits, coordination with internal stakeholder groups for near term plans and package content
• Acting as interface with local supplier leadership, overseeing all facets of quality, performance, and financial performance
• Reconciling of financial invoices and pursue cost savings opportunities for materials and labor efficiencies

What’s Needed To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent aviation experience
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Minimum of 7 years overall aviation industry experience; minimum of 3 years supervisory or project management experience in aviation related fields
• Aircraft heavy maintenance, airline operations experience
• Aircraft maintenance management experience
• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners
• Proven organization and leadership skills with the ability to build, lead, and maintain strong, productive teams and working relationships
• 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):

• B.S. Degree in engineering or aviation related field
• Fleet specific airworthiness release certification
• Experience supervising management team members
• Finance, Project Management, SCEPTRE experience
• Experience in engineering, Inspection, or Planning roles

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.