Senior Manager - Engine Supplier Management & Maintenance Strategy

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)\:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or 4 years of relevant work experience
  • 5+ years’ experience in aircraft or engine maintenance, supply chain management, procurement, or contract management
  • Strong organizational and continuous improvement skills
  • Ability to lead and support a team of experienced professionals
  • Ability to read and understand complex contracts
  • Ability to review invoices for accuracy and contractual compliance
  • Ability to convince, persuade and professionally negotiate with internal and external executives
  • Strong business sense
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • 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):

• • Masters of Science degree in Engineering or MBA
  • Experience administrating engine maintenance agreements
  • Experience administering cost-per-hour agreements
  • Experience leading teams through indirect influence
  • Experience directly leading others
  • Process improvement experience
  • Airframe and Powerplant License
  • Knowledge of jet engine maintenance including overhaul events
  • Detailed understanding of jet engine components

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\:

This Senior Manager of Engine Supplier Management & Maintenance Strategy leads a team of analysts, program managers, and/or lead program managers in handling engine, APU, component, and piece-part maintenance accomplished by outside suppliers, including engine OEMs such as CFM, GE, IAE, Rolls-Royce, and Pratt & Whitney. This role is also responsible for developing and leading engine, APU, component, and piece-part maintenance strategy (near and long-term). This role has extensive cross-functional visibility, including with engine asset management, global procurement, finance, engineering, and quality. Responsible to develop, oversee and present projects to internal and supplier executives.

• Oversee engine and APU maintenance spend associated with repair orders and contracts between the Company and its suppliers
• Develop and lead maintenance strategy (near and long term) in collaboration with stakeholders by forecasting maintenance, designing RFPs, developing maintenance contracts, and evaluating spare needs
• Champion engine maintenance and supply chain projects by leading or supporting cross-functional teams that may include engineering, global sourcing, finance, supply chain, quality, and line maintenance
• Coordinate with quality and engineering to ensure suppliers follow Company maintenance requirements
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate business review meetings with key suppliers
• Coordinate with fleet management on aircraft fleet strategy to ensure optimal use of engine assets