Supervisor - Engine Maintenance

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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\:

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

• Responsible for the supervision and coordination of all maintenance functions on shift at the assigned location ensuring these activities are performed in a safe manner in accordance with schedule requirements and in compliance with all established company, regulatory and manufacturers procedures
• Leads and assign work team and related personnel to meet company and customer requirements, goals, and objectives
• Adheres to all applicable collective bargaining agreements (CBA), ensures their team has the appropriate resources available and holds them accountable for the work assigned/performed
• Provide leadership and direction to on shift labor workforce to improve efficiency and output whilst ensuring necessary resources are available.
• Build / reinforce a fair and respectful work environment through consistent application of CBA work rules and company policies
• Complete station performance goals and objectives that align with divisional and company goals
• Maintain a high level of awareness of operational, safety and human resource related performance objectives
• Implement and sustainment of continuous improvement activities and supervise safety and security of work group operations to ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities
• Maintain a high level of communication with employee groups within the work group
• Report status of operations, highlighting significant events to leadership whilst providing direction to assigned personnel to ensure shop and divisional objectives are achieved

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)\:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid FAA A&P License
• 2+ years engine and/or machine maintenance experience or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of engine overhaul or maintenance processes
• Communication skills
• Leadership
• Critical thinking
• Conflict resolution
• Time and priority management
• Problem solving
• 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

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree / master's in aviation technology, Management, Engineering, Business or Physical Sciences
• 5 years in a leadership role within an engine maintenance organization leading unionized labor
• Background and technical knowledge of United Technical Operations engines and piece part repair processes