DescriptionThere’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path toward becoming the best airline in aviation history. 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 worldwide with millions of customers and thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities where we work, live, and fly. 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 to keep you happy, healthy, and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave and 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?
At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team comprises aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help ensure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re prepared to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.
Key Responsibilities: The Manager – Strategic Planning leads decision modeling, analytics, reporting, and data management related to aircraft maintenance. The manager leads projects that optimize aircraft maintenance visits to accommodate special modification projects and maintenance checks.
- Leads weekly and other periodic reviews of Airframe activity, including detailed investigation of past and future data to assess fleet, program, labor, and facility trends and efforts to improve event opportunity and asset management
- Performs strategy formulation, development, implementation, and evaluation of aircraft upkeep plans to optimize cost and aircraft safety
- Provides detailed analysis of check visit performance to plan
- Communicates and reviews performance with Production and Support areas to support continuous improvement
- Coordinates allocations vital to support maintenance check activity with senior leadership
- Communicates and coordinates Airframe Heavy Check plans and requirements with internal and external facilities to ensure planning and preparation to support event check requirements
- Meets regularly with production leadership and associated support departments to ensure alignment of activities with Airframe Check plans and requirements
United values diverse experiences and perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications makes for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL those boxes! We always seek individuals who will bring something new to the table!
QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): - BA/BS Degree
- Two years of experience in leading and handling strategy, planning, forecasting, continuous improvement or maintenance/aircraft scheduling function or related field
- Experience in using data analysis and quantitative modeling techniques (e.g., statistical, optimization, simulation, spreadsheet)
- Adept at leading several projects and initiatives simultaneously through appropriate prioritization
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to optimally interact at all levels (including executive)
- Able to partner with United Airlines business partners
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):- Masters Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in airline planning and analysis role
- Project Management or Lean Six Sigma certification
- Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certification
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 get in touch with JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.
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