Senior Analyst – Strategic Planning,

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

1d•$89,965 - $117,212•Hybrid

About The Position

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 broad 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 help your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel 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 comprises aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that ensure they’re well-equipped and ready to transport our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re prepared to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape. As a Senior Analyst – Strategic Planning, you will own a portfolio of work focused on aircraft maintenance decision modeling, analytics, reporting, and data management. Serving as a fleet portfolio owner, you’ll lead projects from conception to completion — assessing internal and external capacity environments, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, and developing actionable recommendations for senior leadership. You will play a critical role in optimizing aircraft maintenance planning by balancing core maintenance requirements with modification projects, scheduled checks, and other operational needs such as paint or landing gear changes. This position influences both short-term and long-term fleet maintenance strategy across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, or a related field.
Two (2) years of experience in data analysis and quantitative modeling techniques (e.g., statistical, optimization, simulation, or spreadsheet-based).
One (1) year of experience in a planning, strategy, or equivalent analytical role.
Strong analytical, creative, and strategic thinking skills with an aptitude for solving complex problems.
Advanced Excel skills, including modeling and data visualization.
Proven ability to recognize and prioritize opportunities while managing multiple, competing deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a passion for delivering results.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment and across all levels of management.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
Able to travel up to 10% of the time.
Reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.
Successful completion of the interview process is required to meet job qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, MBA, or MS in Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics.
Experience in airline planning, maintenance, or operations analysis.
Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Spotfire or Tableau.
Basic SQL or other programming language experience.
Project Management or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Own a portfolio of work focused on aircraft maintenance decision modeling, analytics, reporting, and data management.
Lead projects from conception to completion — assessing internal and external capacity environments, conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, and developing actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
Play a critical role in optimizing aircraft maintenance planning by balancing core maintenance requirements with modification projects, scheduled checks, and other operational needs such as paint or landing gear changes.
Influence both short-term and long-term fleet maintenance strategy across the organization.
Create, maintain, and implement long-term airframe maintenance plans.
Apply strong business acumen to understand the total cost of ownership, assess risks, and identify opportunities for optimization.
Perform data mining, aircraft maintenance visit forecasting, and scenario modeling to minimize cost and maximize aircraft availability.
Lead and support impact analyses, cost-benefit studies, and change readiness assessments.
Identify and engage key stakeholders to align maintenance strategies across departments.
Track performance metrics to create feedback loops that drive continuous improvement.