Managing Director - Engine Maintenance Management

Overview

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 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 leads the development of a robust supplier management and supplier readiness program, ensuring 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 15 years of equivalent experience (Mechanical Engineering, Power Plant Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Aviation, Technical or related discipline)
• 10+ years of experience in aircraft/aerospace engineering, aircraft engine program management or aircraft maintenance
• 5+ years of Supply Chain, supplier/vendor management or related experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (storytelling, written and verbal)
• Able to build trust and relationships at all levels of an organization.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership teams.
• Proven ability to analyze data and interpret data
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of interviews required to meet job qualification.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• PMP certification, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or A&P License
• 5+ years of engine supplier/vendor management is a plus.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them to support research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Apply critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to organizational policies for responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.