Component Repair Manager
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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
Responsible for managing repairs orders for aircraft components in support of mainline aircraft maintenance
Continuously monitors supplier performance with respect to contractual metrics, including turn-time, quality, and cost
Manages repair order release, repair activity, and invoice processing
Serves as the primary vendor-facing contact with repair agencies
Ensures that component repairs are performed in accordance with appropriate work scope, and all supporting documentation is prepared in accordance with UAL and FAA requirements
Serves as subject-matter expert to support warranty and remedy claims, project planning, and repair bid process
Maintains current knowledge on regulatory, policy, and industry issues that may impact supplier systems and operations.
Perform computer transactions to release and manage repair orders at third-party facilities
Perform computer transactions to monitor spare parts ownership and review repair orders and invoices
Ensure adherence to contractual pricing through price quote and work scope management
Enforce repair supplier performance guarantees, turn times, and quality requirements
Find repair sources and set up as required
Support warranty and remedy claim for repair orders
Coordinate scrap transactions and activities
Coordinate component reliability review and corrective action strategies
Qualifications
- What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- High school diploma or GED
- Three years supplier management, operational management, or technical- or quality-control experience
- Aircraft maintenance practices and regulatory requirements
- Basic MS Office, e.g. Excel
- Organizational skills
- Basic data analysis and spreadsheet skills
- Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
- 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):
- Aviation-related bachelors or masters degree
- Aviation supplier management or production control experience
- Practical experience managing aircraft component repairs
- Advanced MS Office, e.g. VBA
- Business Relationship Management
- SCEPTRE
- SQL
- Advanced analytic skills, e.g. statistical analysis, ROI calculation
- Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security
- The base pay range for this role is $81,795.00 to $106,602.00. 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. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [email protected]
- The base pay range for this role is $81,795.00 to $106,602.00.
- 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. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [email protected]
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
About United Airlines
United Airlines is a major U.S. airline headquartered in Chicago. It operates domestic and international passenger and cargo flights through a global route network.
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