Manager - Line Maintenance Planning Ops

United Airlines; Arlington Heights (IL); Vor Ort; USD 131.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability & Accident

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Flight privileges

Zusammenfassung

United Airlines is seeking a Line Maintenance Planning professional to develop training programs, SOPs, and staffing plans for the Line Planning team. You will lead the department's training initiatives and act as a subject-matter expert on digital tools while coordinating with OM’s and HR to fill vacancies.

Collaborate with the Digital Technology group to implement strategic initiatives, optimize maintenance planning, and ensure overtime goals are met through effective scheduling and process

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Airframe and Powerplant License and/or Aviation or Aerospace related field.
• 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of project and time management concepts.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Create, develop and maintain the department training program, syllabus, IT platform as well as the recurrent training program for the Line Planning team
• Create, develop and maintain the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Develop and maintain the team schedule and vacation bid process ensuring overtime goals are met
• Act as SME of our Digital Tools, communicate and train the team on new technology and enhancements
• Identify staffing requirements and coordinating with OM’s and HR teams to recruit and fill vacancies
• Assist the Sr. Manager – Line Maintenance Planning with various strategic and tactical projects daily
• Act as backup Operating Manager filling in the desk whenever needed

Kenntnisse

Project management

LEAN/Six Sigma

Leadership in maintenance planning

Generative AI awareness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience

Airframe and Powerplant License or related field

Tools

Palantir Foundry

MS Office (MS Office suite)

Jobbeschreibung

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 development and implementation of key strategic initiatives ensuring standard processes are developed for all areas of the business, build, and develop strong partnerships with key customers across the United system. Strategic initiatives will involve minimizing the operational impact regarding our substantial fleet growth, station resource utilization and allocation, maintenance program optimization and will be responsible to develop solid standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for the Line Planning team. Will have a technology-based mindset which will be instrumental in working alongside our Digital Technology department.

• Create, develop and maintain the department training program, syllabus, IT platform as well as the recurrent training program for the Line Planning team
• Create, develop and maintain the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Develop and maintain the team schedule and vacation bid process ensuring overtime goals are met
• Act as SME of our Digital Tools, communicate and train the team on new technology and enhancements
• Identify staffing requirements and coordinating with OM’s and HR teams to recruit and fill vacancies
• Assist the Sr. Manager – Line Maintenance Planning with various strategic and tactical projects daily
• Act as backup Operating Manager filling in the desk whenever needed

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
• Airframe and Powerplant License and/or Aviation or Aerospace related field
• 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge and understanding of project and time management concepts
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written skills
• 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
• 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
• LEAN or Six Sigma
• Project management
• 3 years of leadership in aircraft maintenance planning or aircraft maintenance
• Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Palantir Foundry
• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, content creation, 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 $130,824.00 to $159,896.00.

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)
• 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]