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Description

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

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.

Key Responsibilities:

This Senior Manager of Engine Maintenance Planning and Analytics leads a team of analysts and engine asset managers in planning United’s engine maintenance requirements and forecasting associated resource demands. Additionally, this role leads analysis of supplier and internal maintenance processes as well as the development of data tools for engine maintenance management. This role has extensive cross-functional visibility, including with engine supplier management, inventory planning, global procurement, finance, engineering. This role is responsible to develop, oversee and present analysis and plans to internal and supplier executives. Up to 25% travel is required.

• Lead engine maintenance requirements planning, including engine removal forecasting, engine spare production forecasting, and engine shop visit induction forecasting

• Lead forecasting of resource demands to support engine maintenance, including material requirements

• Lead analysis of supplier and internal maintenance processes, including supplier turn time, EBU performance, and United engine shop performance

• Lead the development of data tools required to support engine maintenance management, such as the Engine Planning System (EPS), engine query tool, and maintenance billing review tools

• Manage direct reports and all personnel issues. Mentor and professionally develop team.

• Effectively communicate reporting to internal and external stakeholders

• Continuously improve planning and analysis methods, using feedback from internal and external collaborators

Qualifications

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Science, Mathematics, Finance or 4 years of relevant work experience

• 5+ years’ experience in aircraft or engine maintenance, supply chain management, procurement, or contract management

• Strong organizational and continuous improvement skills

• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead an experienced team

• Familiarity with database systems

• Demonstrated ability to understand technical information

• Ability to review data, formulate a model, draw conclusions, and use this data-based analysis to inform/convince/persuade others

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Strong business insight

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

• 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):

• Master of Science degree or MBA

• Experience forecasting engine maintenance events

• Experience forecasting material requirements for maintenance

• Experience administrating engine maintenance agreements

• Experience administering cost-per-hour agreements

• Experience leading teams through indirect influence

• Experience directly leading others

• Process improvement experience

• Knowledge of jet engine maintenance including overhaul events

• Detailed understanding of jet engine components

• Demonstrated ability to read and understand complex contracts

• Proficiency in Palantir

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

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