Managing Director-Engine Maintenance Management TO

There’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?

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.

The Managing Director – Engine Maintenance Management is responsible for the oversight of spare engine/APU fleets and their maintenance, which is performed by both external suppliers and our in-house maintenance facilities. This role provides leadership oversight for all functions associated with engine/APU maintenance and spare engine/APU asset management. This leader develops our supplier strategy and lead the development of a robust supplier management and supplier readiness program, to ensure best-in-class operational performance to meet short-term to long-term United’s demand. This leader is also responsible for all aspects of the operation of the in-house San Francisco Engine Overhaul and Repair facility. This individual is tasked with ensuring the highest levels of safety, operational performance and regulatory compliance while maintaining a strong focus on product and process improvement, cost control, productivity, and team building. This is a global role that requires interacting and partnering with top aviation suppliers and OEMs from across the globe.

• Manage spare engine/APU assets at the executive level, inclusive of the creation and implementation of removal plans, shop production plans, and spare asset induction/exit plans that maximize product yield for the airline at the lowest cost while ensuring a quality product.
• Directly manage supplier relationships at the executive level, inclusive of contract compliance, supplier operational performance, part warranties and supplier readiness strategies
• Lead the development of supplier strategy to ensure United is selecting and working with suppliers that are capable and flexible to meet United’s growing needs.
• Establishes engine shop policies and procedures to meet all regulatory, technical, division and customer requirements/regulations and ensures the safety of all personnel.
• Develop and lead the implementation of strategies to develop automation, analytic, and data visualization tools to improve efficiency and dependability of the various teams.
• Partner with procurement to help in contractual development to ensure engine and component contracts meet United’s operational and financial goals and standards.
• This is a hybrid role that requires relocation to San Francisco or Chicago.

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!

• Bachelor’s degree or 15 years of equivalent experience
• Mechanical Engineering, Power Plan Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Aviation, Technical or related discipline
• 15 years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of Supply Chain, supplier/vendor management or related experience
• 10 years of experience in aircraft/aerospace engineering, aircraft engine program management or aircraft maintenance
• Strong communications (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Storytelling
• Able to build relationships at all levels of an organization.
• Able to present to senior leadership team.
• Data analysis and interpretation
• 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.

• Masters degree
• PMP certification, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or A&P License
• 5+ years of engine supplier/vendor management is a plus.

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.