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United Airlines Managing Director – Component Maintenance Management in Chicago, Illinois
Description
Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.
Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons by traveling across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.
Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.
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 Managing Director – Component Maintenance Management is responsible for the oversight of rotable and repairable parts and their maintenance, which is performed by both external suppliers across the globe and our in-house maintenance facilities in Houston and San Fransisco. This role provides leadership oversight for all functions associated with Component maintenance, repair, and overhaul, in house parts manufacturing and all Tech Ops warranty, remedies and incentives. This leader develops our supplier strategy and leads the development of a robust supplier management and supplier readiness program, to ensure 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 including union relationship at the in-house San Francisco and Houston Component Overhaul and Repair facilities. 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.
Manage rotable and repairable assets at the executive level, inclusive of the creation and implementation of removal plans, shop production plans, and spare asset induction/exit plans that maximize product yield for the airline at the lowest cost while ensuring a quality product
Directly manage supplier relationships at the executive level, inclusive of contract compliance, supplier operational performance, part warranties and supplier readiness strategies
Lead the development of supplier strategy to ensure United is selecting and working with suppliers that are capable and flexible to meet United’s growing needs
Establishes in house shop policies and procedures to meet all regulatory, technical, division and customer requirements/regulations and ensures the safety of all personnel
Develop and lead the implementation of strategies to develop automation, analytic, and data visualization tools to improve efficiency and dependability of the various teams
Partner with procurement to help in contractual development to ensure purchase and component repair contracts meet United’s operational and financial goals and standards
Work with finance team to develop annual budget and then manage the budget monthly
This role is hybrid and can be based out of San Francisco, Houston, or Chicago
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 of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree or 15 years of equivalent experience
15+ years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering, Power Plant Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Aviation, Technical or related discipline
7+ years of Supply Chain, supplier/vendor management or related experience
10+ years of experience in aircraft/aerospace engineering, aircraft engine program management, aircraft maintenance or heavy industry
Strong communications (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Able to build relationships at all levels of an organization
Able to present to senior leadership team
Data analysis and interpretation
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
PMP certification, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or A&P License
5+ years of engine supplier/vendor management is a plus
Direct experience of managing unionized workforce
Direct experience of managing small to large suppliers across the globe
Background in finance, budgeting, and contract negotiations
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.
The base pay range for this role is $196,460.00 to $267,740.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
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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