Supervisor - Aircraft Maintenance

About the Role

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.

• Supervise and coordinate all maintenance functions on shift at the assigned location, ensuring activities are performed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with company, regulatory, and manufacturer procedures.
• Assign aircraft maintenance technicians and related personnel to achieve maximum productivity and cost control.
• Ensure the team has the appropriate resources available and hold them accountable for the work assigned.
• Provide leadership and direction to the on‑shift labor workforce to maximize productivity and output while ensuring necessary resources are available.
• Build and reinforce a fair and respectful work environment through consistent application of CBA work rules and company policies.
• Execute 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.
• Oversee safety and security of aircraft and operations to ensure regulatory compliance of technical operations activities.
• Maintain a high level of communication with employee groups within the station.
• Report status of operations, highlighting significant events to leadership while providing direction to assigned station personnel to ensure station and divisional objectives are achieved.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• FAA A&P Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Five years in the aircraft maintenance industry.
• Meets or exceeds operational performance goals, including on‑time performance, maintenance check span, productivity, and safety objectives.
• Identifies the need for change and/or improvement, takes corrective action, or works with leadership to resolve issues.
• Builds and maintains a professional and productive work environment for labor groups and supervisor team.
• Effectively communicates with employees, aligning the team for success.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and applicable FAA regulations.
• 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 and taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position‑related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• 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 an essential function of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Aviation Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Two years in a leadership role within a maintenance organization including a unionized labor workforce.
• A proven successful track record.
• Strong background and technical knowledge on fleet types operated and maintenance programs.

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