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United Airlines

Flies passengers and cargo worldwide from US hubs

Supervisor - Aircraft Maintenance

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenancePosted on Nov 3
Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • FAA A&P Certificate.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Five years of experience in the aircraft maintenance industry.
  • Meet or exceed operational performance goals, including on-time performance, maintenance check span, productivity, and safety objectives.
  • Identify the need for change or improvement and take corrective action or work with leadership to resolve issues.
  • Build and maintain a professional and productive work environment for labor groups and the supervisor team.
  • Effectively communicate with employees to align the team for success.
  • Have extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and applicable FAA regulations.
  • Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches to choose a course of action or develop appropriate solutions; and take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
  • Have achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas and keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
  • Set high standards of performance and assume responsibility and accountability for completing assignments or tasks.
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
  • Successfully complete an interview to meet job qualifications.
  • Maintain reliable, punctual attendance as an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate all maintenance functions on shift at the assigned location, ensuring safe performance, compliance with schedule requirements, and adherence to company, regulatory, and manufacturer procedures.
  • Assign aircraft maintenance technicians and related personnel according to requirements to maximize productivity and control costs.
  • Ensure the team has appropriate resources and hold employees accountable for assigned and performed work.
  • Provide leadership and direction to the on-shift labor workforce to maximize productivity and output while ensuring necessary resources are available.
  • Build and reinforce a fair and respectful work environment through consistent application of collective bargaining agreement work rules and company policies.
  • Execute station performance goals and objectives in alignment with divisional and company goals.
  • Maintain awareness of operational, safety, and human-resources performance objectives.
  • Oversee the safety and security of aircraft and operations to ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities.
  • Maintain communication with employee groups within the station.
  • Report operational status and significant events to leadership, and provide direction to assigned station personnel to achieve station and divisional objectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree or four years of relevant work experience.
  • Aviation Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Two years in a leadership role within a maintenance organization, including a unionized labor workforce.
  • A proven successful track record.
  • A strong background and technical knowledge of fleet types operated and maintenance programs.

About the Company

United Airlines

Flies passengers and cargo worldwide from US hubs

United Airlines flies passengers and cargo across the United States and to destinations around the world, running a hub network that spans Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles and Guam. It was a founding member of Star Alliance, the global airline partnership that links its routes and frequent-flyer benefits with carriers such as Lufthansa and Air Canada. Travelers book seats in economy, premium and Polaris business cabins, and United earns money from fares, bag and seat fees, cargo, and its MileagePlus loyalty program, which sells miles to card partners. United traces its roots to Varney Air Lines, which began flying airmail in 1926, and is based in Chicago.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1926

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