Manager - Airframe Vendor Management

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

2d•$112,480 - $146,540•Onsite

About The Position

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 Program Managers Heavy Maintenance are leader within OSV who serve either as direct oversight of scheduled / unscheduled maintenance or indirect support through leadership of a team. This role requires a front-line leader who is proficient in aircraft maintenance while also prioritizing healthy relationships with interfacing departments. Leadership of a team will be determined by need for coverage and leadership assignment. Program Managers collaborate with stakeholders to deliver a safe, compliant, and predictable product to the operation while ensuring deliverables meet contractual needs. Agility, resilience, and professionalism are key attributes for this role meshed with exacting standards for performance, partnership, and integrity. Achieving predictable results directly or through charge of a team in accordance with United Airline’s Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) while executing against schedule and budgetary forecast is paramount.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent aviation experience
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
Minimum of 7 years overall aviation industry experience
Minimum of 4 years supervisory and project management experience in aviation related fields
Aircraft heavy maintenance, project / program management
Aircraft maintenance management
Excellent verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners
Proven organization and leadership skills with the ability to build, lead, and maintain strong, productive teams and working relationships - flexing between teammate and leadership roles
Ability to partner in a variable and complex environment achieving predictable results, partnership and relationship building along the way
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

Nice To Haves

B.S. Degree in aviation related field
Fleet specific engine run / taxi, GenFam
Supervision of management team members, budget management
Finance, airline operations
Engineering, Inspection, or Planning roles

Responsibilities

Direct oversight of safety, quality, & compliance IAW UAL CAMP, GMM, & other regulatory Documents
Direct oversight of performance & flow execution within accepted commitments to airline
Assist in review of span & pricing agreements at induction & exit of visits
Act as UAL central interfacing point for stakeholder groups to maintain production flow
Act of stand-in for L5 or L3 levels based on assignment and need
Special projects as assigned to improve, standardize, & share best practices
Ensure accurate & timely reporting accomplished as directed by SOP & OSV initiatives
Oversee & implement UAL OSV SMS toolsets, championing continuous improvement & standardization
Administer contractual guidance in all facets of oversight & billing compliance
Review & approve visit invoicing IAW established pricing & trend data - resolve disputes