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.

Bonus Eligible: Yes

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Job overview and responsibilities

The Assistant Manager of Remanufacturing is responsible for the oversight of daily operations, supervising and coordinating of all maintenance functions on shift at the assigned location, ensuring these activities are performed safely, under schedule requirements and in compliance with all established Company, regulatory and manufacturing procedures. Provide appropriate resources and holds leads and technicians accountable for the work assigned/performed. Sets expectations, gains commitment and mentors current and new supervisors. Provide technical guidance and interpretation of company policies/procedures to assist employees in performing functional tasks.

• Oversight of daily operations, provide leadership and direction to leads and technicians to maximize productivity and cost control
• Understand strategic planning and ensures adequate staffing to support operational needs
• Assess and delegate the appropriate work per requirements to Leads and Technicians
• Build /reinforce a far and respectful work environment by consistently applying CBA work rules and company policies
• Lead and help implement station change management initiatives
• Identify issues and engage in structured problem-solving to assist technicians in accomplishing work
• Execute station performance goals and objectives aligning with divisional and company goals
• Backfill for manager when needed
• Maintain a high awareness of operational, safety and human resource-related performance objectives
• As appropriate, provide leads, technicians and Supervisor with regular coaching, feedback and recognition, as appropriate
• Communicate effectively to ensure priorities are understood and acted upon, with precise turnover for continuity across shifts
• Implement and sustain continuous improvement and oversee the safety and security of work group operations to ensure regulatory compliance with technical operations activities
• Conduct peer safety and accident review boards
• Conduct “routine” investigations, as appropriate, into performance, safety (damages and injuries), complaints and other work issues
• Maintain a high level of communication with employee groups within the station
• Report status of operations, highlighting significant events to leadership while providing direction to assigned station personnel to ensure station and divisional objectives are achieved
• Provide technical guidance and interpret company guidelines and procedures to assist employees in performing functional tasks
• Provide supervisors, leads and technicians with guidance, leadership, direction, coaching, meaningful feedback and recognition as appropriate
• Set expectations regarding performance standards for supervisors and technicians, gain their commitment under Company guidelines and CBA (if applicable)
• Provide technical guidance and interpret company guidelines and procedures to assist employees in performing functional tasks and to ensure that safety, security and services are delivered consistently
• Assist with career action planning, goal setting and employee development including but not limited to assisting Manager/Director (if applicable) with mid-year & end-year performance reviews of Supervisors

• Associate degree or 2 years of relevant work experience
• FAA A&P Certificate OR Journeyman Machinist Card, Platers Certificate, Repairman Certificate
• Minimum 5 years experience in engine maintenance industry with 2 years in a leadership role
• Knowledge of planning and execution of maintenance operations, leading a team of maintenance personnel, advanced computer skills
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and applicable FAA regulations Meets or exceeds operational performance goals including on-time performance, script completion, productivity and 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 engine overhaul processes, machining, plating and welding operations. Knowledge of 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
• Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives
• 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

• Bachelors degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
• 2 years in leadership role within a maintenance organization including an unionized labor workforce with proven successful track record
• Strong background and technical knowledge of PW2000/PW4000 engine overhaul and Piece part repair processes