at United Airlines in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
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:
The Engine Asset Manager-Asset Transfer is primarily responsible for managing the induction of purchased and leased engines/APU’s into United’s fleet, the redelivery of leased engines/APU’s to lessors, and the preparation of surplus engine/APU assets for exit from United’s fleet. They effectively partner with cross-functional teams to efficiently execute transfer of assets into and out of United’s fleet. Additionally, they support the organization by developing best practices, performing analysis, and preparing reports. Ability to travel up to 25% travel is required.
+ Provide project management for the induction of purchased and leased engines/APU’s into United’s fleet, redelivery of leased engines/APU’s to lessors, and preparation of surplus engines/APU assets for exit of United’s fleet
+ Track, analyze. and report key information regarding purchased, leased, and surplus engines/APU’s
+ Evaluate engines/APU’S in United’s fleet for potential surplus
+ Develop and implement best practices for engines/APU engine induction, redelivery, and exit
+ Perform analysis and prepare reports for leadership and stakeholder review
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!
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
+ Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business
+ 3+ years of experience in aircraft or engine maintenance
+ Ability to read and understand engine/APU maintenance requirements
+ Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, tailoring delivery to technical and non-technical audiences
+ Ability to manage complex workloads to effectively accomplish assignments and projects with limited supervision
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
+ Ability to travel up to 25%
+ 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):
+ Master’s degree
+ MBA, MS Engineering
+ Experience leading teams through indirect influence
+ Project Management experience
+ Process improvement experience (ex: Six-Sigma Certification)
+ Airframe and Powerplant License
+ Detailed understanding of jet engine maintenance and components
+ Skilled in computer software and business tools, such as SCEPTRE, EMS, Engine Planning System (EPS), Palantir Foundry etc.
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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