Managing Director - Engine Maintenance Management
About The Position
The Managing Director – Engine Maintenance Management oversees spare engine and APU fleets and their maintenance, performed by external suppliers and in-house maintenance facilities. The role provides leadership for engine/APU maintenance and spare asset management, develops supplier strategy, and leads supplier management and readiness programs to support United’s short- and long-term demand and operational performance. The leader is also responsible for all aspects of the in-house San Francisco Engine Overhaul and Repair facility. The position focuses on safety, operational performance, regulatory compliance, product and process improvement, cost control, productivity, and team building. It is a global role involving partnerships with aviation suppliers and OEMs around the world.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Plan Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Aviation, Technical, or a related discipline, or 15 years of equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in aircraft/aerospace engineering, aircraft engine program management, or aircraft maintenance.
- 5+ years of Supply Chain, supplier/vendor management, or related experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including storytelling and written and verbal communication.
- Ability to build trust and relationships at all levels of an organization.
- Experience presenting to senior leadership teams.
- Proven ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
- Successful completion of interviews is required to meet job qualifications.
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
- PMP certification, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or A&P License.
- 5+ years of engine supplier/vendor management.
- Understanding of generative AI capabilities and limitations and the ability to use AI for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving while critically validating outputs and following organizational policies for responsible use, data privacy, and security.
Responsibilities
- Oversee spare engine and APU fleets and their maintenance by external suppliers and in-house facilities.
- Provide leadership oversight for engine/APU maintenance and spare engine/APU asset management.
- Develop supplier strategy and supplier management and readiness programs.
- Support best-in-class operational performance to meet short- and long-term demand.
- Oversee all aspects of the San Francisco Engine Overhaul and Repair facility.
- Ensure safety, operational performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Focus on product and process improvement, cost control, productivity, and team building.
- Partner with aviation suppliers and OEMs globally.
Benefits
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Accident and disability benefits.
- Parental leave.
- Employee assistance program.
- Commuter benefits.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k).
- Flight privileges.
- Bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
