Supervisor - Component Overhaul and Repair

United Airlines; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flight privileges

401(k) and other retirement benefits

Job summary

United Airlines seeks an experienced leader to oversee a Component Maintenance product center within Technical Operations in San Francisco. You will manage a unionized workforce, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive cost control and productivity in line with the company’s objectives.

You will guide technicians, assign resources, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining strong collaboration with management and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Aeronautical, Electronic, Mechanical or related field or applicable experience.
• FAA A&P Certificate or Repairman’s Certificate.
• 5 years in aircraft maintenance on large transport aircraft with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations or FAA regulations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a Component Maintenance product center.
• Lead unionized workforce to meet section goals and safety objectives per schedule and CBA.
• Provide technical guidance on company policies and procedures to assist employees in performing tasks.
• Assign technicians and personnel to maximize productivity and control costs.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects and foster teamwork to meet corporate goals.
• Provide leadership to labor workforce to maximize productivity per CBA and resources.
• Maintain fair, respectful work environment per policy and CBA rules.
• Execute performance goals aligned with divisional and company objectives.
• Monitor operational, financial, safety and HR performance objectives.
• Oversee labor timekeeping and cost control within the product line.
• Manage tactical, strategic and budgetary activities.
• Oversee safety and regulatory compliance of operations.
• Interface with regulatory authorities on local basis.
• Develop and execute tactical plans to implement strategy.
• Maintain communication with employee groups to update leadership.
• Lead on-shift labor workforce to maximize productivity and output.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

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

FAA A&P Certificate or Repairman’s Certificate

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt (preferred)

Tools

Maintenance manuals

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

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]