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Technical 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.

Job overview and responsibilities

The line planner will manage and oversee the compliance of all planned maintenance requirements regulated by the maintenance programs. This person will also be responsible for recovery, support, and coordination of deferred and routine maintenance including; station capabilities, man-power, facility, materials, and tooling availability to accomplish planned events while providing oversight and direction to aircraft routing and operations for planned maintenance opportunities.

• Manage and ensures the timely compliance of all planned maintenance requirements regulated by the maintenance programs
• Recovery, support and coordination of deferred and routine maintenance including; station capabilities, man-power, facility, materials and tooling availability to accomplish planned events
• Provide recommendations and direction to aircraft routing and operations for planned maintenance opportunities
• Key stakeholder in the coordination and planning for out of service aircraft and line hold work package plans
• Provides workload prioritization guidance to maintenance
• Access and utilize maintenance manuals and IPCs
• Review databases of both line and base maintenance capabilities and manpower availability to accurately plan and schedule work assignments
• Assure the company’s goals for safety, security, and quality are met by continual compliance with the company Safety Management System (SMS) program and reporting through the appropriate process any non-compliance observations
• Support and uphold United’s metric goals and understanding how they relate to their duties and responsibilities
• Monitor any inconsistencies and adjust to improve overall fleet efficiencies

• High School Diploma, GED or education equivalent
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant License3 years in the aircraft maintenance industry
• 3 years in the aircraft maintenance industry
• Must be flexible and willing to work any shift in a 24 hour/7 day a week operation including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Up to 10% travel required
• Strong background and knowledge of aircraft and engine maintenance systems
• Knowledge of how to read and interpret Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, and Engineering documents
• Excellent communication, analytical and computer skills
• Must be able to multitask and be detail oriented
• Flexible and capable of adapting to constant change
• Ability to successfully work well with others in a team environment
• Excellent problem solving skills
• 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

• College Degree in Aviation or Business Management
• 2 years of maintenance planning experience
• 2 years in an aircraft maintenance management role
• Working knowledge of Maintenance Programs and aircraft routing