Field Maintenance Planning Manager

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Description

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

This position is responsible for leading the field planning teams who oversee all scheduled maintenance requirements while optimizing and balancing station resources within their assigned region.  This role also requires a technology-based mindset able to design, test and implement new software platforms to the line planning teams.  Requires a creative and strategic individual who will harmonize and lead our collaborative culture. The ideal candidate will require the leadership skills necessary to make sound business decisions, identify and implement process improvement opportunities and mentor employees to perform at their highest level. This leadership position also requires effective communication skills ensuring all facets of workload are adequately coordinated with local maintenance teams. To be successful, the qualified candidate requires the utmost professionalism, integrity and work ethic while possessing a visionary skill set that will successfully carry the team into the future.

• Leads the Field Planning team in reviewing, scheduling, coordinating and effectively communicating scheduled maintenance activities
• Lead daily workload meetings with station leadership
• Liaison with Digital Technology, Supply Chain, Method and Standards, Records, Maintenance programs, Quality Control, Engineering and Operations
• Subject matter expert and designated station trainer on maintenance related technology platforms
• Develops and fosters strong cross-divisional relationships while maintaining an open line of communication with the various planning teams, maintenance stations, maintenance control, Routing and other Tech Ops and NOC teams
• Manage administrative duties of the assigned Field Planning team including team scheduling, vacation, holiday, and sick coverage  
• Mentor, develop and train field planning team skills and knowledge
• Monitor performance to goals and implement actions to address gaps
• Ensure team complies with Planning SOPs
• Ensures workability and compliance of regulatory documents surrounding engineering projects, new maintenance program tasks and fleet campaign directives
• Coordinates pilot projects involving man-hour and span time estimates on new and existing line maintenance tasks

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License or equivalent Aviation/Aerospace field experience 
• 5 years of commercial aircraft or military aircraft maintenance experience
• Aircraft systems
• Aircraft maintenance programs
• Aircraft maintenance information systems
• Autonomous proactive self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing and able to work any shift in 24/7 operation including on weekends and holidays.
• 40% travel
• Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• 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

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation Technology, or aviation management
• Green or Black Belt in Lean/Six Sigma
• Project Management certification
• 2 years in an aircraft maintenance management role
• 2 years of maintenance planning experience

The base pay range for this role is $130,824.00 to $159,896.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [email protected]