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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.

Key Responsibilities

The Field Maintenance Planning Manager reports directly to the Sr. Manager of Field Maintenance Planning. This position is responsible for leading the regional field planning teams who oversee all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance requirements while optimizing and balancing station resources within their assigned region. This opening is specifically for the Midwestern region and will be located at ORD in Chicago, IL. The Field Maintenance Planning Manager is both a creative and strategic individual who will harmonize and lead our collaborative culture. The ideal candidate will require the leadership skills necessary to make sound business decisions, identify and implement process improvement opportunities and mentor employees to perform at their highest level. This leadership position also requires effective communication skills ensuring all facets of aircraft workload are adequately coordinated with local aircraft maintenance teams. To be successful, the qualified candidate requires the utmost professionalism, integrity and work ethic while possessing a visionary skillset that will successfully carry the team into the future.

· Leads the regional field planning team in reviewing, scheduling, coordinating and effectively communicating aircraft maintenance activities. Lead daily workload meetings with station leadership

· Subject matter expert and designated station trainer on related technology platforms

· This role requires a technology-based mindset able to work with Digital Technology to test and implement new software platforms for the planning teams

· Develops and fosters strong cross-divisional relationships while maintaining an open line of communication with the various planning teams, maintenance stations, maintenance control, routing and other Tech Ops and NOC teams

· Manage administrative duties of the assigned field planning team including team scheduling, vacation, holiday, and sick outages

· Mentor, develop and train field planning team. Monitor goal performance and implement actions to address gaps. Ensures team compliance with planning SOPs

· Coordinates pilot projects involving labor-hour and ground time estimates on new and existing line maintenance tasks to aid in workability. Manages station capabilities and qualification data

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 those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent

· 4 years of commercial aircraft or military aircraft maintenance experience

· FAA Airframe and Powerplant License or equivalent technical education or experience

· Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems

· Autonomous proactive self-starter

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· 40% travel, domestic and international

· Ability to use digital technology tools such as MS Office, Teams, etc.

· 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):

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aviation technology or aviation management

· 2 years in an aircraft maintenance leadership role

· 2 years of aircraft maintenance planning experience

· Green or Black Belt in Lean/Six Sigma

· Project Management certification

· Experience with data analysis and reporting tools

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 JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

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