Supervisor - Aircraft Maintenance

United Airlines; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee on-shift aircraft maintenance at the Orlando location. You will assign technicians, ensure safety, and drive productivity while complying with FAA regulations and company policies.

The role requires 5 years in aircraft maintenance, an FAA A&P certificate, and strong leadership and communication skills to manage a unionized workforce and meet performance targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• FAA A&P Certificate is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 5 years in the aircraft maintenance industry.
• Meets or exceeds performance goals including on-time performance and safety objectives.
• Communicates effectively with employees and leadership.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of interview required.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to on-shift labor to maximize productivity.
• Build and reinforce a fair and respectful work environment under CBA rules.
• Execute station performance goals aligned with company objectives.
• Maintain awareness of safety and HR-related performance metrics.
• Oversee safety and regulatory compliance of operations.
• Maintain strong communication with station personnel.
• Report status to leadership and guide station teams to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (FAA)

Unionized workforce leadership

Education

FAA A&P Certificate

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant experience

Aviation Management / Engineering / Business background

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.

Overview

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of all maintenance functions on shift at the assigned location ensuring these activities are performed in a safe manner in accordance with schedule requirements and in compliance with all established Company, regulatory and manufacturers procedures. Assigns aircraft maintenance technician and related personnel in accordance with requirements to achieve maximum productivity and cost control. Ensures their team has the appropriate resources available and holds them accountable for the work assigned/performed.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to on shift labor workforce to maximize productivity and output whilst ensuring necessary resources are available
• Build and 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

Requirements / Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• FAA A&P Certificate
• Valid driver’s license
• 5 years in the aircraft maintenance industry
• Meets or exceeds operational performance goals including on-time performance, maintenance check span, productivity & safety objectives
• Identifies the need for change and/or improvement and takes corrective action or works with leadership to resolve issues
• Builds and maintains professional and productive work environment for labor groups and supervisor team
• Effectively communicates with employees aligning the team for success
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and applicable FAA regulations
• Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Setting high standards of performance; assuming responsibility and accountability for completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
• Aviation Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 2 years in a leadership role within a maintenance organization including a unionized labor workforce
• A proven successful track record
• Strong background and technical knowledge on fleet types operated and maintenance programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.