Manager - Line Planning Projects & Innovation

United Airlines•Arlington Heights, IL

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 The Technical Operations Line Planning team is currently seeking a manager with a strong passion for aircraft maintenance, operational planning, strategy, and innovation. This person is a proactive self-starter who is detail-oriented, innovative, and has a well-rounded understanding of Aircraft Line Maintenance Planning and DT. You will collaborate with a team to identify SMEs and develop and implement new planning processes, manage Line Planning projects, review, and define new enhancements for Line Planning DT and help create and manage training to support the Line Planning Team. To be successful, the qualified candidate will require professionalism, integrity, a strong work ethic, a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to manage multiple initiatives to support Aircraft Line Maintenance Planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, Technology or Technical Management or related experience
5+ years of experience in Airline Operations Management, and/or Planning
Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance programs, aircraft routing, aircraft maintenance operations, and FAA/regulatory compliance
Microsoft 365
Ability to manage multiple projects and work under time constraints
Travel up to 20%
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

Master's degree in Aviation, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, Technology or Technical Management
Airframe & Powerplant license
PMO certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
MS 365 certification
2+ years of experience in a process/continuous improvement role
Knowledge of airline network operations
Microsoft Power Platform
Agile and process improvement

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Digital Technology teams and SMEs to develop, assess, and implement new software platforms and enhancements
Manage multiple Line Planning projects, initiatives and reporting out on associated KPIs
Develop and manage Line Planning training for DT and planning processes
Manage specific planning DT platforms and databases
Review and manage enhancements and feedback for Line Planning DT and process improvement