Manager - Line Maintenance Planning Ops

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 development and implementation of key strategic initiatives ensuring standard processes are developed for all areas of the business, build, and develop strong partnerships with key customers across the United system. Strategic initiatives will involve minimizing the operational impact regarding our substantial fleet growth, station resource utilization and allocation, maintenance program optimization and will be responsible to develop solid standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for the Line Planning team. Will have a technology-based mindset which will be instrumental in working alongside our Digital Technology department.

• Create, develop and maintain the department training program, syllabus, IT platform as well as the recurrent training program for the Line Planning team
• Create, develop and maintain the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Develop and maintain the team schedule and vacation bid process ensuring overtime goals are met
• Act as SME of our Digital Tools, communicate and train the team on new technology and enhancements
• Identify staffing requirements and coordinating with OM’s and HR teams to recruit and fill vacancies
• Assist the Sr. Manager – Line Maintenance Planning with various strategic and tactical projects daily
• Act as backup Operating Manager filling in the desk whenever needed

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
• Airframe and Powerplant License and/or Aviation or Aerospace related field
• 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge and understanding of project and time management concepts
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written skills
• 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):

• Master's degree
• LEAN or Six Sigma
• Project management
• 3 years of leadership in aircraft maintenance planning or aircraft maintenance
• Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Palantir Foundry
• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.

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.