Managing Director - Engine Maintenance Management

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 201,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

United Airlines seeks a Managing Director – Engine Maintenance Management to oversee spare engine/APU fleets and maintenance across external suppliers and in-house facilities. This role leads supplier strategy, readiness programs, and the SF overhaul/repair operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The candidate will drive cost control, productivity, and teamwork while partnering with global suppliers and OEMs to meet United's demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 15 years of equivalent experience in engineering or related discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, etc).
• 10+ years in aircraft/aerospace engineering or maintenance.
• 5+ years in supply chain or supplier management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (storytelling, written and verbal).
• Able to build trust and relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership teams.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Interviews required to meet job qualifications.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee spare engine/APU fleets and maintenance with external suppliers and in-house facilities.
• Develop supplier strategy and supplier readiness programs for best-in-class performance.
• Oversee operation of the in-house engine overhaul facility (SF) and ensure safety and compliance.
• Drive cost control, productivity, and process improvements across global operations.
• Lead teams and collaborate with aviation suppliers and OEMs worldwide.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Presentation

Data analysis

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 15 years equivalent experience

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

The Managing Director – Engine Maintenance Management is responsible for the oversight of spare engine/APU fleets and their maintenance, which is performed by both external suppliers and our in-house maintenance facilities. This role provides leadership oversight for all functions associated with engine/APU maintenance and spare engine/APU asset management. This leader develops our supplier strategy and leads the development of a robust supplier management and supplier readiness program, to ensure best-in-class operational performance to meet short-term to long-term United's demand. This leader is also responsible for all aspects of the operation of the in-house San Francisco Engine Overhaul and Repair facility. This individual is tasked with ensuring the highest levels of safety, operational performance and regulatory compliance while maintaining a strong focus on product and process improvement, cost control, productivity, and team building. This is a global role that requires interacting and partnering with top aviation suppliers and OEMs from across the globe.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 15 years of equivalent experience (Mechanical Engineering, Power Plan Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Aviation, Technical or related discipline)

• 10+ years of experience in aircraft/aerospace engineering, aircraft engine program management or aircraft maintenance

• 5+ years of Supply Chain, supplier/vendor management or related experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (storytelling, written and verbal)

• Able to build trust and relationships at all levels of an organization.

• Experience presenting to senior leadership teams.

• Proven ability to analyze data and interpret data

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

• Successful completion of interviews required to meet job qualification.

• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

• PMP certification, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or A&P License

• 5+ years of engine supplier/vendor management is a plus.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Apply critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies for responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.

The base pay range for this role is $201,400.00 to $262,250.00.

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].