Description
There's never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We're on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose - Connecting People, Uniting the World - is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we're growing - in the years ahead, we'll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
Get ready for a career at the leading edge of the airline industry! Our Flight Operations team works hard to connect people and unite the world safely, reliably and efficiently every single day. From industry leadership and pioneering technologies to next-level training - our Flight Ops team hires, trains, qualifies and supports the best pilots in the industry. The moments we share in the air and on the ground with our customers and our colleagues make United a special place to work and a great way to fly, together.
Key Responsibilities:
The Simulator Operations department at the Flight Training Center provides maintenance and engineering support on the Flight Simulator Training Devices. The Senior Managers provide leadership and direction to the entire department. The Senior Managers are involved in the Simulator Operations daily maintenance and engineering tasks, planning for future projects, manpower shift assignments, and new Flight Simulator Training Device acquisitions.
- Departmental Management: Manage operation in accordance with FAA Approved SQMS operating manual on a daily basis. Manage FSTD projects (modification/upgrades), and acquisition of new FSTDs.
- FSTD Qualification: Ensure FSTD operations comply with 14 CFR PART 60 requirements. Monitor FSTD performance metrics, analyze trends and take appropriate action to maintain an acceptable level of performance. Monitor the FSTD performance metrics, analyzing trends and coordinate corrective actions where necessary.
- Communication: Keeping their Team informed about Company communications and SIM OPS department activities.
- FSTD Project Management: Plan and manage maintenance and engineering project activities on the FSTDs. Plan and manage the programmatic aspects of the acquisition of new devices and device modification/upgrade. Coordinate FSTD engineering projects including the determination of implementation options such as in house, outside vendor or work share.
- Financial: Prepare, implement and track department expense and capital budgets, providing forecast and explanations for variances. Prepare the financial justifications, obtain vendor quotes, and obtain or generate supporting rationale required for capital projects. Coordinate acquisition of new devices and device modifications through bidding, proposal review, vendor selection, project award and contractual terms and agreements Analyze device modification projects options for best practice and best financial solutions (in house, vendor or work share).
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!
Qualifications What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): - Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
- Engineering, Finance, Maintenance or a related field
- Minimum 4 years demonstrated ability to interface with technical work and work groups in the operation and maintenance of commercial flight simulators.
- Working knowledge of FAR 121 flight crew training and 14 CFR PART 60.
- Minimum 5 years experience operating under an FAA approved SQMS program under 14 CFR PART 60
- Minimum 10 years experience managing employees working under collective bargaining agreements, as well as management and administrative employees.
- Basic understanding of purchasing and service contract negotiations with vendors.
- Knowledge and experience in organizational development
- Computer literacy with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, and Project.
- 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): - Working knowledge and experience interfacing with corporate Finance, Contracting, Purchasing, HR, Labor, and Legal organizations.
- Experience in purchasing and service contract negotiations with vendors.
- Experience creating and managing corporate budgets (expense and capital).
The salary for this position is $143,000 to $193,600 dependent on job-related, equal opportunity factors such as experience, education and skills. This range is based on a full-time schedule.
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.
