Supervisor - Component Overhaul and Repair

United Airlines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

United Airlines seeks a seasoned maintenance leader to oversee a Component Maintenance product center, directing a unionized workforce while ensuring budget adherence, safety compliance, and regulatory standards.

The role requires FAA A&P credentials, leadership experience in large maintenance settings, and a strong background in aviation maintenance operations; travel and shift flexibility may apply in a demanding, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management of a unionized labor workforce.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and FAA regulations.
• Reliability, punctual attendance, and ability to work in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of a Component Maintenance product center, including budget and safety.
• Lead and direct unionized workforce to meet schedules and safety objectives.
• Provide guidance on company policies and procedures to staff.
• Assign personnel to maximize productivity and control costs.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects and foster a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

BA/BS in Aeronautical, Electronic, Mechanical or related field

FAA A&P Certificate or Repairman’s Certificate

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

• Reports to SFOMG section manager, Responsible for the day to day oversight of a Component Maintenance product center, including budget, safety, training, production and regulatory standards
• Lead and direct unionized work force to achieve section goals and safety objectives, ensuring these activities are performed in accordance with schedule requirements and in compliance with all established Company, regulatory and manufacturers’ procedures and collective bargaining agreement
• Provide technical guidance and interpretation of company policies/procedures to assist employees in performing functional tasks
• Assigns technician and related personnel in accordance with requirements to achieve maximum productivity and cost control
• Responsible for leading and directing Continuous Improvement projects and facilitating a team environment to accomplish corporate goals while meeting employee expectations/growth
• Provide leadership and direction to labor workforce to maximize productivity and output in accordance with collective bargaining agreements 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 performance goals and objectives aligning with divisional and company goals
• Maintain a high level of awareness of operational, financial, compliance, safety and human resource related performance objectives
• Responsible for labor time keeping and cost control within product line
• Responsible for tactical, strategic and budgetary activities
• Oversee safety and security of aircraft and operations to ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities
• Interface with regulatory authorities. Ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities on local basis
• Participate in the development and executing the tactical plans to implement strategy
• 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
• Provide leadership and direction to on shift labor workforce to maximize productivity and output whilst ensuring necessary resources are available

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• BA/BS Degree in Aeronautical, Electronic, mechanical or related field or applicable experience
• FAA A&P Certificate or applicable Repairman’s Certificate
• 5 years in the aircraft maintenance industry on large transport category aircraft with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations or repair and applicable FAA regulations
• 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):

• 4-year degree in Aeronautical, Electronic, mechanical or related field and experience in aviation maintenance
• Lean Six Sigma Certified Green Belt or Black Belt
• 2 years in a leadership role within a large maintenance organization including a unionized labor workforce
• A proven successful track record
• Strong background and technical knowledge of aircraft component level repair and overhaul
• FCC General Radio Telephone License
• 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 $134,663.40 to $164,588.60.

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]