Senior Manager - Aircraft Maintenance

About This Role

Lead all Technical Operations activities within a hub station for United Airlines, ensuring the highest levels of safety, operational performance, and regulatory compliance. The role involves managing maintenance operations, budgetary compliance, and leading a team of maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Execute departmental strategy and business plan through direct leadership of station maintenance personnel
• Shared responsibility for budgetary compliance and cost control within the station
• Provide leadership and direction to maintenance organization including labor workforce to maximize productivity and output
• Build and reinforce a fair and respectful work environment through consistent application of CBA work rules and company policies
• Execute station performance goals and objectives aligning with divisional and company goals
• Maintain a high level of awareness of operational, financial, compliance, safety and human resource related performance objectives
• Ensure safety and security of aircraft and operations
• Interface with regulatory authorities and local governments to ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities
• Report status of operations, highlighting significant events to MD whilst providing direction to assigned station personnel
• Identify key issues needing to be addressed and assign projects where applicable

Requirements

• 8 years in the aircraft maintenance industry with a minimum 3 years in management involving a leadership role
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and applicable FAA regulations
• FAA A&P Certificate
• International vendor, contract and regulatory experience (for International region leadership)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, or related field, or comparable experience
• 8 years in the aircraft maintenance industry with a minimum 3 years in management involving a leadership role

Nice to Have

• 2 years in a leadership role within a large maintenance organization including a unionized labor workforce
• A proven successful track record
• Strong background and technical knowledge on fleet types operated and maintenance programs
• Strong cultural awareness to build and maintain professional relationships on a global basis

Benefits