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Airframe Vendor Maintenance - Program Manager

United Airlines

Chicago, ILJob$90–117K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$90–117K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Airframe And Powerplant License

Job overview

Airframe Maintenance Program Managers oversee base maintenance packages at MRO facilities, ensuring quality, cost, and execution standards and supporting airframe providers through scheduled visits under United Airlines’ Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program. They coordinate with supplier leadership and internal maintenance organizations, reconcile costs, and share responsibility for aircraft airworthiness upon release. The role calls for a self-starter with integrity, collaboration, and leadership.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Self-StarterForward ThinkingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationBusiness Partner InteractionMaintenance SupervisionLine or Base PlanningLeadershipHeavy MaintenanceLogisticsFinanceSafety Management SystemsMaintenance ProgramsInspectionPlanningEngineering

Qualifications

High School DiplomaAirframe and Powerplant License3+ Years Aircraft Maintenance ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Aviation Related Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

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

Airframe Maintenance Program Managers are business and technical managers on-site at each MRO facility. Their work requires a leader who is agile and highly collaborative with a focus on teamwork and partnership. Program Managers are responsible for daily oversight and compliance with standards for quality, cost, and execution of base maintenance packages for aircraft entering check and/or modification. They are the primary support and interface role for airframe providers through completion of the scheduled visit in accordance with United Airlines’ Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP). Included in this responsibility is assuring strict adherence to: conditions set forth in the supplier agreements, budgetary compliance, and reconciliation of all costs associated with the base events. Overall airworthiness of the aircraft upon release is a shared responsibility with the Quality Control departments. It is expected that a Program Manager is a self-starter, acts with great integrity, and consistently strives to improve processes – all while maintaining the highest of standards for professionalism and leadership of self.

  • Acting as focal UAL interface with local supplier leadership, overseeing all facets of quality, production, and financial performance

  • Accomplish aircraft on-wing safety and performance audits, documented within the 360Audit program

  • Assume primary liaison role with all UAL base maintenance support organizations such as planning, supply chain, quality control, engineering, etc.

  • Review and reconcile financial invoices and pursue cost savings opportunities for materials and labor efficiencies

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • High School Diploma

  • Airframe and Powerplant License

  • 3-5 years Aircraft Maintenance Experience

  • Self-starter

  • Forward looking individuals

  • Excellent verbal, and written communication skills

  • Ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners

  • 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 Aviation Related Field

  • Maintenance supervisory experience

  • Line or Base Planning roles

  • Leadership experience

  • Knowledge in the following areas

  • Heavy Maintenance

  • Logistics and Finance

  • Safety Management Systems (SMS)

  • Maintenance Programs

  • Inspection, Planning or Engineering roles

The base pay range for this role is $89,965.00 to $117,212.00.

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]

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