Shift Leader, Aircraft Maintenance & Operations

United; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accident & disability coverage

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to supervise and coordinate all maintenance functions on shift at the Newark location, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and productivity. You will assign personnel, ensure resources, and lead a team to meet station and divisional goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to FAA regulations, and effective communication with employees to maintain high performance and safe operations in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required (stated).
• FAA A&P Certificate is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• 5 years in the aircraft maintenance industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to on shift labor workforce to maximize productivity and output while ensuring necessary resources are available.
• Build / reinforce a fair and respectful work environment through consistent application of CBA work rules and company policies.
• Execute station performance goals and objectives aligning with divisional and company goals.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of operational, safety and human resource related performance objectives.
• Oversee safety and security of aircraft and operations to ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities.
• Maintain a high level of communication with employee groups within the station.
• Report status of operations, highlighting significant events to leadership whilst providing direction to assigned station personnel to ensure station and divisional objectives are achieved.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

FAA A&P Certificate

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience

Job description

United Airlines is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to supervise and coordinate all maintenance functions on shift at the Newark location, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and productivity. You will assign personnel, ensure resources, and lead a team to meet station and divisional goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to FAA regulations, and effective communication with employees to maintain high performance and safe operations in a unionized environment.