Program Manager - FX/GX Maintenance & Engineering

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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.

Job overview and responsibilities

This position will be part of the Facilities (FX) and Ground Support Equipment (GSE-GX) maintenance and engineering management team having primary focus supporting United facilities buildings and equipment. This role will contribute to specifications and design to provide safe and dependable Facilities and GSE assets in accordance with business requirements, cost savings initiatives, total cost of ownership, mission requirements, aircraft effectivity, environmental, federal and local governance requirements.

• Coordinates with internal and external partners for facility & GSE asset program development and execution

• Identifies, evaluates, and implements continuous lifecycle improvements to Facility or GSE asset models that reflect the most current operational approaches and optimized equipment use

• Responsible for project execution including planning, design, material ordering, installation, testing and implementation

• Provides ongoing subject matter expertise and assists with the design, implementation, and/or modification of Facility or GSE assets to address safety, reliability, and performance issues.

• Provides guidance to ensure engineering integrity of new and existing assets for safe, dependable, and cost-effective operations

• Coordinates with Facilities Maintenance/GSE reliability programs

• Includes guiding inventory management, CMMS accuracy/data integrity, collection of operational data, trends, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and identification of corrective actions to ensure the effectiveness of the maintenance programs

• Focuses on predictive, preventive maintenance that will maximize planned maintenance, reduce unplanned, reactive maintenance, and improve in-service time for facilities and GSE assets

• Assists with technical parameters of preventative maintenance programs and maintenance optimization in accordance with manufacture, regulatory, and industry best practices for building systems, passenger boarding bridge, related equipment, Ground Service Equipment, and associated infrastructures

• Collaborates for the development of maintenance monitoring strategy, systems, and infrastructure to support proactive and predictive maintenance for company assets

• Contributes to the development of technical engineering, maintenance, safety program management, system reliability and life cycle management analysis, and systems training curriculum development

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Associate degree or 2 years of relevant work experience

• 3 years experience in Building, automotive, or mechanical maintenance or relevant work experience

• Versed in NEC and NFPA rules and regulations, ASE certifications, DOT/CDL rules

• 3+ years of experience overseeing GSE, project management and/or engineering and technical management

• 3+ years of experience leading asset improvement initiatives and/or process improvement projects/programs

• Experience leading teams in multiple locations

• Strong planning and communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, organizational management, defining accountability, identifying improvement opportunities

• Ability to build strong internal and external business relationships

• Ability to manage product quality and performance of multiple vendors

• Ability to read and interpret, electrical system and mechanical system drawings and schematics

• Advanced skills with productivity and collaboration tools including MS Office Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

• 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 or 4 years of relevant work experience in Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial controls, digital technology, controls networks, machinist, welding, auto/diesel powertrains, electric vehicles

• HVAC certification, powertrain design, hydraulic theory, electrical theory, OSHA 30

• 3+ years of experience with airline GSE and operations

• HVAC, electrical, and building management systems

• 3+ experience in an airline operations environment involving asset planning and management

• 1+ years digital technology architecture, networking, security, or applications development

• Experience participating in sophisticated matrixed operations in airport/aviation setting

• Experience leading teams and suppliers in multiple locations

• Proven capability to influence and manage change

• Accountable for consistent and clear communication to team, leadership, and collaborators

• Ability to translate technical requirements for business groups

The base pay range for this role is $89,965.00 to $117,212.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

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 [email protected] to request accommodation.