Supervisor - Operations Control

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):

• Associate degree or 2 years of relevant work experience
• 2+ years of operational experience
• Proven track record for decisive action backed by strategic planning, continuous improvement, analytical thinking, goal-directed leadership and service-oriented performance
• Ability to work in harmony with other team members across the organization to create a collaborative work environment
• Able to consistently manage both controlled and uncontrolled environments while making informed strategic and tactical decisions
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• 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
• 1+ years of leadership experience with projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Job Posting End Date\: 12/27/2024

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?

At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.

Key Responsibilities:

The Supervisor – Operations Control serves as the primary management control oversight of daily schedule integrity, and flight process activities, all while ensuring local station requirements are met and United’s core4 principles are upheld. Supervisor Operations Control must be able to function interchangeably as planners overseeing the hub gating plan and as flight process overseers / problem solvers within a given area of responsibility (a zone of approximately 10-20 gates).

• Monitor flight activities within zone (including pre-arrival, arrival, ground-servicing, and departure activities) for exceptions and process failures with a given area of responsibility and engage with other team members as needed to resolve operational challenges
• Maintain thorough situational awareness about any events that may impact gating and parking plans
• Make tactical decisions as needed and escalate significant operational challenges
• Provide consistent, ongoing, and pro-active communication and operational updates with all stakeholders and external agencies supporting the operation 
• Work with all stakeholders to ensure accurate flight following (FLIFO) information is maintained
• Responsible for supporting the station safety culture through strategic communication and engagement
• Document notable issues with operational performance as required