Specialist - Trade Compliance

United Airlines; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to oversee daily trade processes and ensure compliance with U.S. and international regulations. You will work with internal teams and regulators to design and implement compliant systems for movement of material across borders.

Responsibilities include preparing submissions, coordinating with legal, and guiding internal stakeholders and brokers. The role requires 3+ years in customs or international trade and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in Business, International Trade, Global Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience with U.S. import regulations (19 CFR), ITAR, EAR, and OFAC.
• 3+ years in customs or international trade.
• Solution-oriented with analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute trade-related activities ensuring ongoing compliance with U.S. and foreign laws.
• Lead projects or initiatives of varying complexities.
• Identify procedural improvements and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Assist with cross-functional projects related to trade compliance.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and written comms

Self-motivated & improvement-oriented

Up to 10% travel

Authorized to work in the U.S. without

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in Business, International Trade, Global Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

ACE

DECCS

SNAP-R

OCR EASE

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

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

The Trade Compliance Specialist oversees daily execution of all United trade compliance processes and systems in order to ensure compliance with all government trade regulations, authorizations, and processes for movement of United Airlines material across international borders. The Trade Compliance specialist maintains regulatory awareness of domestic and foreign rulemaking and works with internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities to design and implement compliance systems that ensure United’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate trade declaration submissions to international trade authorities. The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for providing direction and oversight to internal stakeholders and third party agents and brokers supporting United Airlines performance of the above activities.

• Execute trade-related activities leading to United’s ongoing compliance with U.S. and foreign laws and regulations
• Participate in and, where appropriate, lead projects or initiatives of varying complexities
• Identify procedural improvements to United’s trade compliance activities and coordinate with relevant stakeholders on implementation
• Assist with cross-functional projects related to trade compliance activities, transactions, and obligations
• Interface with regulatory authorities, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.K. His Royal Magesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and other regulatory bodies as required
• Prepare trade-related applications and responses to regulator requests in coordination with Legal
• Generate, maintain, and monitor government import/export declarations, certifications, and accompanying other government agency (OGA) requests
• Coordinate amongst the trade compliance team and with internal stakeholders to understand key business objectives and to develop import and export authorizations that allow for the efficient, timely, and compliant transfer of technology, technical data, hardware, and services
• Conduct reviews and audits of United’s import and export compliance policies and procedures to maintain compliance with the latest applicable laws and regulations
• Proactively identify and communicate potential gaps to the trade compliance team and recommend and implement improvements
• Manage and maintain records in accordance with government regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Conduct training and provide operational advice on compliant execution of trade and sanctions regulations
• Track status and provide reports and metrics associated with trade compliance activities

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in Business, International Trade, Global Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Experience with U.S. import regulations (19 CFR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and regulations administered by OFAC
• 3+ years in the field of customs or international trade
• Solution-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Self-motivated and improvement-oriented
• Up to 10% travel as needed
• 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):

• Experience with trade-related licenses and exceptions
• Knowledge of ACE, DECCS, SNAP-R, and/or OCR EASE
• Experience in the application of international trade-related regulations (ITAR, EAR, US import regulations) in high-volume environments
• Experience with Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) and Manufacturing Licensing Agreement (MLA) preparation and administration
• Tariff and/or export control classification ability and experience
• Audit and/or investigation knowledge and experience
• Global trade management software development or implementation skills
• Licensed Customs Broker
• 5+ years in the field of customs or international trade
• Knowledge of, and experience in, the Aerospace or Airline industry
• Ability to read, understand, and correctly apply complex regulatory text and legal rulings

The base pay range for this role is $81,795.00 to $106,602.00.

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]