Airframe Vendor Maintenance - Program Manager
About The Position
Airframe Maintenance Program Managers are business and technical managers based at MRO facilities. They provide daily oversight of quality, cost, and execution standards for aircraft base-maintenance packages during scheduled checks or modifications, and serve as the primary support and interface for airframe providers through completion of each visit under United Airlines’ Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP). The role ensures compliance with supplier-agreement conditions and budgets, reconciles costs associated with base events, and shares responsibility with Quality Control for aircraft airworthiness upon release. Program Managers are expected to demonstrate integrity, initiative, collaboration, professionalism, leadership, and ongoing process improvement.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
- 3–5 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
- Self-starter.
- Forward-looking approach.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with internal and external business partners.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
- Successful completion of an interview.
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in an aviation-related field.
- Maintenance supervisory experience.
- Experience in line or base planning roles.
- Leadership experience.
- Knowledge of heavy maintenance.
- Knowledge of logistics and finance.
- Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
- Knowledge of maintenance programs.
- Experience in inspection, planning, or engineering roles.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary United Airlines interface with local supplier leadership, overseeing quality, production, and financial performance.
- Conduct aircraft on-wing safety and performance audits and document them in the 360Audit program.
- Serve as the primary liaison with United Airlines base-maintenance support organizations, including planning, supply chain, quality control, and engineering.
- Review and reconcile financial invoices and pursue cost savings through materials and labor efficiencies.
- Oversee compliance with supplier agreements, budgets, and quality, cost, and execution standards for base-maintenance events.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life, accident, and disability benefits.
- Parental leave.
- Employee assistance program.
- Commuter benefits.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k).
- Flight privileges.
- Eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
