Senior Manager - Technical Operations Quality Control - 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?

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Key Responsibilities:

Technical Operations/Maintenance

Technical Operations includes the maintenance, and overhaul of our aircraft. This includes aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities teams, supply chain teams and more.

Job overview and responsibilities

Sr. Manager Quality Control will provide business leadership to that aircraft and engine inspections and final airworthiness releases performed are accomplished in accordance with Federal Air Regulations and the United Airlines Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) and keeping safety as the number one priority. The Sr Manager Quality Control is a supervisory member of the Air Carriers Inspection Unit in compliance with 14CFR121.369(8) and 14CFR121.371b and as such has inspection decision authority and responsibility.

• Manage the Quality Performance of the UA Quality Control Team in assigned region, includes mentoring and coaching of new supervisors.
• Manage QC supervisors while maintaining high level of compliance and safety.
• Monitor and direct daily operational plan execution and follow up\
• This includes monitoring manpower, overtime, and nightly operations to ensure each station is adequately staffed to execute on workload.
• Ensure that training and qualifications are in line with the growing needs of these complex operations.
• Monitor and control compliance to FAA approved required inspection and other inspection tasks performed.
• Identify all safety related concerns within the operation, communicate and address immediately to ensure compliance is met.
• Manage efficiency of oversight through performance metrics and continuous process improvements
• Meet and engage with Line Maintenance hubs and line stations in the region to develop plans to improve performance.

The salary for this position is $126,225 - $185,130, 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, 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 those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certification
• 10+ years with large transport aircraft
• 5+ years supervising maintenance or inspection personnel.
• Understanding of Aircraft Systems and structure
• Knowledge of Federal air regulations
• In depth experience Operation maintenance and inspection programs
• In depth knowledge of Maintenance procedures and repairs
• Knowledge of NDT testing methods and principals
• 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 or 4 years of relevant work experience
• BS in Aviation Maintenance management
• Certification in one or more Non-Destructive Testing methods

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.