United Airlines
Director - Line Maintenance Planning
United Airlines, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Director - Line Maintenance Planning
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Description 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.
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of the planning of Line Maintenance activities including packaging, implementation and scheduling of all planned line maintenance events, line hold aircraft and out of service aircraft.
Provide centralized decision making for NOC Fleet and Field Planning teams in the effective scheduling (labor, parts, tooling, facilities) of Line.
Maintain phase checks, Line Special Visits, aircraft modifications, Routine and Non‑Routine tasks, deferred maintenance tasks including MEL, DIP, and NEF items, and the scheduling of other tasks associated with all aspects of the aircraft lifecycle and associated maintenance program.
Architect and drive all administrative aspects of Line Planning organization through visionary leadership including goal and priority setting; developing a mission‑oriented team culture and engagement that understands what success is and achieves it through optimal “planning” vs. “scheduling” work, while balancing strong SOP compliance with leadership autonomy; managing and coordinating departmental resources, including Planner digital tools & job training; change‑agent drive toward continuous evolution and improvement.
Communicate and coordinate with Line Maintenance and Tech Ops Maintenance Control leadership, NOC Daily Operations, and associated support departments to ensure alignment of activities.
Collaborate with aircraft routing and network operations leadership as the “advocate for the aircraft” to ensure specific tails terminate at desired maintenance locations for planned maintenance events; Tech Ops’ allocated time in the Network Schedules is repaired if not preserved; and the operational delivery of the schedule meets Tech Ops’ “MMR” thresholds.
Disposition extension requests of any extensions of deferred items such as MELs.
Partner with Line Strategy & Tech Ops Analytics on schedule development criteria and inputs, and tools to monitor schedule performance, to ensure maintenance opportunities are sufficient to meet the maintenance program and aircraft downtime needs.
Be a key contributor to the Tech Ops Resource Planning, MMR Evolution, and Tech Ops Transformation initiatives to drive operational excellence.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant work experience.
Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Aviation Technology or Management, or related field with 10+ years of related experience.
7+ years of experience in Airline Operations Management and/or Planning.
Strong background and knowledge of aircraft maintenance systems.
Working knowledge of Maintenance Programs, Aircraft Routing, Aircraft Maintenance Operations, and FAA/Regulatory Compliance.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
Strong collaboration, verbal and written skills with ability to effectively interact at all levels and partner with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize projects and initiatives.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree.
System Operations or Technical Operations Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Control, or Maintenance Production.
A&P certification.
Knowledge of United Airlines GMM and Maintenance Program.
Benefits
Base pay range: $155,895.00 to $202,960.00.
Eligible for bonus and/or long‑term incentive compensation awards.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability benefits.
Paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), commuter, employee assistance program, flight privileges.
Location Full‑time onsite at Arlington Heights, IL NOC facility - not a hybrid position.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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Description 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.
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of the planning of Line Maintenance activities including packaging, implementation and scheduling of all planned line maintenance events, line hold aircraft and out of service aircraft.
Provide centralized decision making for NOC Fleet and Field Planning teams in the effective scheduling (labor, parts, tooling, facilities) of Line.
Maintain phase checks, Line Special Visits, aircraft modifications, Routine and Non‑Routine tasks, deferred maintenance tasks including MEL, DIP, and NEF items, and the scheduling of other tasks associated with all aspects of the aircraft lifecycle and associated maintenance program.
Architect and drive all administrative aspects of Line Planning organization through visionary leadership including goal and priority setting; developing a mission‑oriented team culture and engagement that understands what success is and achieves it through optimal “planning” vs. “scheduling” work, while balancing strong SOP compliance with leadership autonomy; managing and coordinating departmental resources, including Planner digital tools & job training; change‑agent drive toward continuous evolution and improvement.
Communicate and coordinate with Line Maintenance and Tech Ops Maintenance Control leadership, NOC Daily Operations, and associated support departments to ensure alignment of activities.
Collaborate with aircraft routing and network operations leadership as the “advocate for the aircraft” to ensure specific tails terminate at desired maintenance locations for planned maintenance events; Tech Ops’ allocated time in the Network Schedules is repaired if not preserved; and the operational delivery of the schedule meets Tech Ops’ “MMR” thresholds.
Disposition extension requests of any extensions of deferred items such as MELs.
Partner with Line Strategy & Tech Ops Analytics on schedule development criteria and inputs, and tools to monitor schedule performance, to ensure maintenance opportunities are sufficient to meet the maintenance program and aircraft downtime needs.
Be a key contributor to the Tech Ops Resource Planning, MMR Evolution, and Tech Ops Transformation initiatives to drive operational excellence.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant work experience.
Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Aviation Technology or Management, or related field with 10+ years of related experience.
7+ years of experience in Airline Operations Management and/or Planning.
Strong background and knowledge of aircraft maintenance systems.
Working knowledge of Maintenance Programs, Aircraft Routing, Aircraft Maintenance Operations, and FAA/Regulatory Compliance.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
Strong collaboration, verbal and written skills with ability to effectively interact at all levels and partner with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize projects and initiatives.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree.
System Operations or Technical Operations Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Control, or Maintenance Production.
A&P certification.
Knowledge of United Airlines GMM and Maintenance Program.
Benefits
Base pay range: $155,895.00 to $202,960.00.
Eligible for bonus and/or long‑term incentive compensation awards.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability benefits.
Paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), commuter, employee assistance program, flight privileges.
Location Full‑time onsite at Arlington Heights, IL NOC facility - not a hybrid position.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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