Line Planner SP

Overview

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 line planner will lead and assure the compliance of all planned maintenance requirements regulated by the maintenance programs. This person will also be responsible for recovery, support, and coordination of deferred and routine maintenance including station capability, workforce, facility, materials, and tooling availability to accomplish planned events while providing oversight and direction to aircraft routing and operations for planned maintenance opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Handle and ensure the timely compliance of all planned maintenance requirements regulated by the maintenance programs
• Recovery, support, and management of deferred and routine maintenance including station capabilities, workforce, facility, materials, and tooling availability to accomplish planned events
• Provide recommendations and direction to aircraft routing and operations for planned maintenance opportunities
• Key collaborator in the coordination and planning for out of service aircraft and line hold work package plans
• Provide workload prioritization guidance to maintenance
• Access and use maintenance manuals and IPCs
• Review databases of both line and base maintenance capabilities and workforce availability to accurately plan and schedule work assignments
• Ensure the company’s goals for safety, security, and quality are met by continual compliance with the company Safety Management System (SMS) program and reporting through the appropriate process any non-compliance observations
• Support and uphold United’s metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities
• Monitor any inconsistencies and adjust to improve overall fleet efficiencies

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• High School Diploma, GED, or education equivalent
• 3 years in the aircraft maintenance industry
• Must be flexible and willing to work any shift in a 24 hour/7 day a week operation including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Up to 10% travel
• Strong background and knowledge of aircraft and engine maintenance systems
• Knowledge of how to read and interpret Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, and Engineering documents
• Excellent communication, analytical, and computer skills
• Ability to multitask and be detail-oriented
• Flexible and capable of adapting to constant change
• Ability to successfully work well in a team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without FAA Airframe and Power Plant License 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)

• College Degree in Aviation or Business Management
• 2 years of maintenance planning experience
• 2 years in an aircraft maintenance management role
• Working knowledge of Maintenance Programs and aircraft routing

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.