Arlington Heights, IL, USA
1 day ago
Maintenance Controller

Find your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.

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:Provides real time support and authority for fleet (airframe/engine/component/system) related issues on the fleet. The position provides deferral authority for MEL items and works extensively with a network of partners to ensure compliance, reliability, and schedule integrity. The position supports a central control group and philosophy that flight crews and station maintenance personnel can access for 24/7 real-time authorization and troubleshooting support.Compliance and OversightProvides authorization for deferral itemsEnsures total adherence to quality standards and compliance by engaging with partnersReviews deferral for correct application and limit controlProvides real time advice and support for current operationsProvides flight crews, line maintenance technicians, and dispatch partners decisions and technical advice on a collaborative basisEngages with service engineering, line maintenance, planning, and other support groups to reach a decision on technical completionOut of Service SupportProvides real time troubleshooting and guidance to stations with OTS fleet and or related issuesUses control authority to set direction for OTS issuesActs as a conduit for brining key entities together to resolve direction and scope for OTS and complex work issuesCollaboration with Network Operation Center/Field DisciplinesParticipates in cross functional interaction with NOC disciplines (OPB/DD/FO/SW/LP/SK)Participates in a ‘working together’ and collaborative environment consistent with Corporate standards with all employee groups

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

Find your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.

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:Provides real time support and authority for fleet (airframe/engine/component/system) related issues on the fleet. The position provides deferral authority for MEL items and works extensively with a network of partners to ensure compliance, reliability, and schedule integrity. The position supports a central control group and philosophy that flight crews and station maintenance personnel can access for 24/7 real-time authorization and troubleshooting support.Compliance and OversightProvides authorization for deferral itemsEnsures total adherence to quality standards and compliance by engaging with partnersReviews deferral for correct application and limit controlProvides real time advice and support for current operationsProvides flight crews, line maintenance technicians, and dispatch partners decisions and technical advice on a collaborative basisEngages with service engineering, line maintenance, planning, and other support groups to reach a decision on technical completionOut of Service SupportProvides real time troubleshooting and guidance to stations with OTS fleet and or related issuesUses control authority to set direction for OTS issuesActs as a conduit for brining key entities together to resolve direction and scope for OTS and complex work issuesCollaboration with Network Operation Center/Field DisciplinesParticipates in cross functional interaction with NOC disciplines (OPB/DD/FO/SW/LP/SK)Participates in a ‘working together’ and collaborative environment consistent with Corporate standards with all employee groups

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

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Minimum 5 Years Line Maintenance and or base ‘dock’ production/engineering/relatedFAA Airframe and Power Plant LicenseMicrosoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the positionWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):10 Years Line Maintenance with Supervision experienceTurbine Shop experienceFurther Technical Training in fleet and extensive system knowledge

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.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Minimum 5 Years Line Maintenance and or base ‘dock’ production/engineering/relatedFAA Airframe and Power Plant LicenseMicrosoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the positionWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):10 Years Line Maintenance with Supervision experienceTurbine Shop experienceFurther Technical Training in fleet and extensive system knowledge

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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