Supervisor - Aircraft Maintenance - Chicago, Il

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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 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:

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. Assigns Aircraft Maintenance technician and related personnel in accordance with requirements to achieve maximum productivity and cost control. 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 maximize productivity 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
• Execute station performance goals and objectives aligning 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 whilst providing direction to assigned station personnel to ensure station 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!

QualificationsWhat's needed to succeed:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent work experience
• 5 years in the Aircraft Maintenance industry
• FAA A&P Certificate
• Extensive knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance operations and applicable FAA regulations
• Valid driver's license
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Business, or related field or comparable work experience
• 2 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