DescriptionTechnical Operations/Maintenance Technical Operations includes the maintenance, and overhaul of our aircraft. This includes aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities teams, supply chain teams and more. 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.  Job overview and responsibilitiesTo provide business leadership, operational direction and quality control procedures and ensure that aircraft inspections are carried out in accordance with Federal Air Regulations and the United Airlines Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMPs)Position is a supervisory member of the Air Carriers Inspection Unit in compliance with 14CFR121.369(8) and 14CFR121.371b and as such has inspection decision authority and responsibilityParticipates as a partner with the overall Maintenance Team to ensure quality systems are in place and effectiveMonitor and manage Daily Operational plan execution and follow upMonitor and control compliance of FAA Approved Required Inspections and other Inspection tasks performedMonitor and adjust as necessary the Inspection Unit’s quality performance and controlsImplement Continuous Process Improvements for processes, tooling and quality systemsProvide quality process support overall maintenance organizationMaintain a high level of awareness of operational, safety and human resource related performanceMaintain a high level of communication with all employee groups within the stations

This position is offered on local terms and conditions.  Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

High school diploma or equivalent in post High School Aviation Maintenance Technical Training or equivalent Associate Certificate or Military Aviation TrainingFAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate4+ years Inspection experience of large transport aircraftExperience supervising aircraft maintenance or inspection personnelUnderstanding of Aircraft Systems, Engines and structures, Federal Air Regulations, Operator Maintenance and Inspection Program, including Maintenance Procedures and RepairKnowledge of Non-Destructive Testing methods and principlesMust be legally authorized to work in Brazil for any employer without sponsorshipMust be fluent in English and Portuguese (written and spoken)Successful 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):Bachelor's degree in aviation management or advanced degree1+ years of experience as a manager of aviation maintenance personnel of large transport category aircraft