DescriptionThere’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
Key Responsibilities: The Base Maintenance Planning Team is responsible for the planning and management of aircraft heavy maintenance visits including: Creating work package assignments, coordinating with key groups such as materials, tooling, and engineering to ensure visit it set-up for success and monitoring and problem solving for issues that occur during the visit. The Base Maintenance Planning Manager will manage direct reports and be involved in daily operations while also owning key strategic initiatives for the team and complex projects such as: Evaluating ways to further optimize maintenance scheduling, long-range forecasting and proactive actions to ensure work is accomplished at the optimal opportunities, driving maintenance program changes, and the creation and implementation of new processes and tools to lead the team to success.
- Identify areas for base maintenance scheduling optimization improvements
- Analyze data to find
- solutions and implement changes across the team
- Monitor long-range planning forecasts to proactively identify and problem solve scheduling risks by coordinating with Line Planning and Strategic Planning teams
- Lead, support, and coach a team of Planners who are responsible for work package creation and visit management. Escalate and solve more complex issues by collaborating with other stakeholder groups
- Find and own team initiatives that will improve efficiencies such as new tools and processes
- Report out on daily issues and status updates from the team
- Lead and present in meetings including other teams and leaders
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): - Bachelors degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
- Engineering, Aviation Management, Business, Aircraft Maintenance
- 4+ years of experience in planning, strategy, forecasting, continuous improvement, aircraft maintenance, maintenance programs, or related role
- 3+ years of experience leading teams and/or projects demonstrating effective leadership skills
- Knowledge of aircraft maintenance planning
- Understanding aircraft maintenance programs
- Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with ability to effectively interact at all levels (including executive) and team
- Able to think creatively and strategically with the skills for analysis and problem solving with all internal and external business partners
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
- Be adept at juggling several projects and initiatives simultaneously through appropriate prioritization
- 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):- Aviation related
- Experience in Base Maintenance, Base Planning, or Strategic Planning
- Experience in airline planning and analysis functions
- Experience with continuous improvement principles and tools
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
- Data analysis and quantitative modeling techniques (e.g. statistical, optimization, simulation, spreadsheet)
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.
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