Manager - Performance & Execution - United Airlines

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?

Technical Operations/Maintenance

We have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team comprises aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help ensure our planes are well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re prepared to work on our aircraft, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Key Responsibilities: 

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Technical Operations/Maintenance

The primary purpose of this position is to lead a team in the development, implementation and execution of a business and technical system which directly supports the production of engines. This role is accountable for the budgeting and scheduling of engine material through the SFMC Engine Shop. The manager advises analysts and ensures consistency across product lines. They will ensure projects/programs/parts are completed within the committed time and budget. This manager is accountable for improving cost efficiency and will empower others to utilize tools and resources to accomplish this.

• Manage and lead a team of business analysts to achieve these goals.
• Coach and mentor analysts for their career development, as well as successful delivery of projects.
• Perform routine and ad hoc reporting and analysis prepared as needed for the Component Maintenance product line including detailed variance analysis.
• Creation of KPI’s to supervise shop performance.
• Responsible for leading a team of business analysts to develop the annual operating budget for engine maintenance while working with various stakeholder departments (finance, planning, engineering, etc.)
• Responsible for performance monitoring against overall shop production plan and to develop and implement mitigating actions as required.
• Will develop and implement a standard performance reporting structure to highlight risks and corrective actions.

The salary for this position is $91,800.00- $134,640.00, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This range is based on a full-time schedule.

Bonus eligible: yes

Salary and benefits information is being included in this job posting in accordance with California state law.

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

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): 

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
• 4+ years of proven experience in shop operations, manufacturing, or similar.
• 1+ year(s) of Supervisory experience
• Meets or exceeds operational performance goals including timely performance, productivity, and safety objectives.
• Identifies the need for change and / or improvement and takes corrective action or works with leadership to resolve issues.
• Builds and maintains professional and productive work environment for labor groups and supervisor team.
• Effectively communicates with employees aligning the team for success.
• Experience in one of the following areas: Financial analysis, automation, supervisory, process improvements.
• PowerBI, Foundry, Spotfire
• Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities
• Comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions.
• Using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions
• Taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Focusing and inspiring others in accomplishing work objectives
• Setting high standards of performance
• Assuming responsibility and accountability for completing assignments or tasks
• Self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• 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 a crucial function of the position.

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.