Supervisor - Facility Maintenance Operations

United Airlines; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a supervisor to oversee facilities maintenance operations at our staffed maintenance locations. You will lead a team, manage planning and execution, and drive safety, quality, and customer service across maintenance activities.

Role requires strong technical maintenance knowledge, people leadership, and the ability to coordinate with internal and customer teams. Travel may be limited and candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a technical- or maintenance–related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a maintenance-related role.
• Knowledge of planning and execution of maintenance operations, leading a team of maintenance personnel, advanced computer skills.
• Limited travel may be required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Mechanic team performance and execution against all division and corporate maintenance objectives.
• This includes maintenance customer (SLA) service level agreement compliance, maintenance cycle time, all in service level goals / tolerances, planned and preventative maintenance program compliance.
• Supports efficient and effective team maintenance operations in a positive, productive and safe work environment.
• Supervises maintenance productivity, coordinates technical training, manages employee dependability issues, supports team recognition program and supports employee accountability programs in accordance with policy.
• Lead safe and environmentally compliant maintenance operations.
• Supports all safety / OSHA, environmental and training programs compliance.
• Supports safety mitigation programs and leads investigations that support root cause analysis of accidents, injuries and incidences involving ground service equipment or team personnel.
• Maintains proactive communication and positive relations with maintenance team and customer group stakeholders.
• Manages accurate and effective customer reporting and communication programs while sustaining positive customer service and effectiveness ratings.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Technical knowledge

Communication

Reliability

Education

Post-secondary education in a technical- or maintenance-related field

Job description

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

This position is required to supervise facilities maintenance operations at United staffed maintenance locations. Responsible for the local maintenance planning and execution; productivity, accountability and dependability program execution and (SLA) service level agreement compliance delivering the optimum level of performance in support of safe and reliable airline operations. Partners with all local customer bases ensuring positive customer relations and service level goals achieved. Maintain a positive working together relationship in a union environment.

• Supervises Mechanic team performance and execution against all division and corporate maintenance objectives
• This includes maintenance customer (SLA) service level agreement compliance, maintenance cycle time, all in service level goals / tolerances, planned and preventative maintenance program compliance
• Supports efficient and effective team maintenance operations in a positive, productive and safe work environment
• Supervises maintenance productivity, coordinates technical training, manages employee dependability issues, supports team recognition program and supports employee accountability programs in accordance with policy
• Lead safe and environmentally compliant maintenance operations
• Supports all safety / OSHA, environmental and training programs compliance
• Supports safety mitigation programs and leads investigations that support root cause analysis of accidents, injuries and incidences involving ground service equipment or team personnel
• Maintains proactive communication and positive relations with maintenance team and customer group stakeholders
• Manages accurate and effective customer reporting and communication programs while sustaining positive customer service and effectiveness ratings

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Post-secondary education in a technical- or maintenance –related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in a maintenance- related role
• Knowledge of planning and execution of maintenance operations, leading a team of maintenance personnel, advanced computer skills
• Possess related technical knowledge
• Limited travel may be required
• 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):

• Associate’s degree in business or related field
• Related Skills / Trades Licenses
• Prefer experience in building maintenance/systems-related maintenance operations
• Prefer knowledge of facilities / bulding maintenance skills / trades, such as Electrical, HVAC, Conveyor, Plumbing, building maintenance / systems
• 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 $126,309.60 to $154,378.40.

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]