Description

　　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.

　　Job overview and responsibilities

　　Responsible for the supervision and coordination of all maintenance functions on shift at the assigned location ensuring these activities are performed in a safe manner in accordance with schedule requirements and in compliance with all established Company, regulatory and manufacturers procedures. Assigns aircraft maintenance technician and related personnel in accordance with requirements to achieve maximum productivity and cost control. Ensures their team has the appropriate resources available and holds them accountable for the work assigned/performed.

　　Provide leadership and direction to on shift labor workforce to maximize productivity and output whilst ensuring necessary resources are available

　　Build / reinforce a fair and respectful work environment through consistent application of CBA work rules and company policies

　　Complete station performance goals and objectives aligning with divisional and company goals

　　Maintain a high level of awareness of operational, safety and human resources related p,erformance objectives

　　Oversee the Build/reinforcesafety and security of aircraft and operations to ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities

　　Maintain a high level of communication with employee groups within the station

　　Report status of operations, highlighting significant events to leadership whilst providing direction to assigned station personnel to ensure station and divisional objectives are achieved

　　Qualifications

　　Required

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　FAA A&P Certificate

　　Valid driver’s license

　　5 years in the aircraft maintenance industry

　　Meets or exceeds operational performance goals including on-time performance, maintenance check span, productivity & 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 aircraft maintenance operations and 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

　　Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas

　　Keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise

　　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

　　Preferred

　　Bachelor's degree or 4 years of meaningful work experience

　　Aviation Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

　　2 years in a leadership role within a maintenance organization including a unionized labor workforce

　　A proven successful track record

　　Strong background and technical knowledge on fleet types operated and maintenance programs

　　Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT