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Supervisor - Component Overhaul and Repair

by United Airlines

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Date Posted

September 16, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

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Locations

San Francisco, California

Application Deadline

October 16, 2026

Description

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

  • Reports to SFOMG section manager, responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a Component Maintenance product center, including budget, safety, training, production, and regulatory standards.
  • Lead and direct unionized workforce to achieve section goals and safety objectives, ensuring these activities are performed in accordance with schedule requirements and in compliance with all established Company, regulatory and manufacturers’ procedures and collective bargaining agreement.
  • Provide technical guidance and interpretation of company policies/procedures to assist employees in performing functional tasks.
  • Assign technician and related personnel in accordance with requirements to achieve maximum productivity and cost control.
  • Responsible for leading and directing Continuous Improvement projects and facilitating a team environment to accomplish corporate goals while meeting employee expectations/growth.
  • Provide leadership and direction to labor workforce to maximize productivity and output in accordance with collective bargaining agreements while ensuring necessary resources are available.
  • Build and reinforce a fair and respectful work environment through consistent application of CBA work rules and company policies.
  • Execute performance goals and objectives aligning with divisional and company goals.
  • Maintain a high level of awareness of operational, financial, compliance, safety, and human resource related performance objectives.
  • Responsible for labor timekeeping and cost control within product line.
  • Responsible for tactical, strategic, and budgetary activities.
  • Oversee safety and security of aircraft and operations to ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities.
  • Interface with regulatory authorities. Ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities on a local basis.
  • Participate in the development and execute the tactical plans to implement strategy.
  • 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.
  • Provide leadership and direction to on-shift labor workforce to maximize productivity and output whilst ensuring necessary resources are available.

What’s Needed to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

  • BA/BS Degree in Aeronautical, Electronic, mechanical or related field or applicable experience.
  • FAA A&P Certificate or applicable Repairman’s Certificate.
  • 5 years in the aircraft maintenance industry on large transport category aircraft with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations or repair and applicable FAA regulations.
  • 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)

  • 4-year degree in Aeronautical, Electronic, mechanical or related field and experience in aviation maintenance.
  • Lean Six Sigma Certified Green Belt or Black Belt.
  • 2 years in a leadership role within a large maintenance organization including a unionized labor workforce.
  • A proven successful track record.
  • Strong background and technical knowledge of aircraft component level repair and overhaul.
  • FCC General Radio Telephone License.

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.

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Median Household Income
$141,446
Median Rent
$2,419/mo
Median Home Value
$1,380,500
Gasoline (1 gal)
$6.98
Restaurant Meal
$27
Milk (1 L)
$1.67
Eggs (dozen)
$3.29

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