Technical Planner - Aircraft Base Maintenance at United Airlines

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

95224.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Maintenance Work Package Development, Labor Hour Management, Cost Target Achievement, Materials Coordination, Tooling Coordination, Engineering Coordination, Maintenance Programs Coordination, Issue Resolution, Data Analysis, Performance Metrics Management, Vendor Management, Quality Control, Workflow Efficiency, Scheduling Optimization, Continuous Improvement, Communication Skills

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together. Description 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 broad 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 help 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 comprises aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help ensure our planes are well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re prepared to work on our aircraft, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develop and deliver on-time aircraft maintenance work packages that meet work scope, labor hour, and cost targets Coordinate with Materials, Tooling, Engineering, and Maintenance Programs to ensure aircraft maintenance visits are properly prepared Support maintenance stations during aircraft visits and assist with issue resolution Manage maintenance dashboards, data pipelines, and performance metrics to provide actionable operational insights Coordinate with vendor management, materials teams, quality control, and tooling groups to prepare aircraft for maintenance induction Review post-maintenance visit information and analyze historical performance data to identify improvement opportunities Propose and implement solutions that optimize maintenance scheduling and workflow efficiency Modify work packages as required due to hangar schedule changes or additional maintenance scope Partner with Engineering, Reliability, Airframe Contracts, and Project Planning teams to incorporate reliability initiatives into maintenance visits while managing cost and downtime impacts Location: This position is based at Willis Tower in Chicago and follows a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office. Qualifications What’s Needed to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent aircraft maintenance or maintenance planning experience 2+ years of technical experience (including academic or professional experience) Experience with data analysis and quantitative modeling techniques (statistical analysis, optimization, simulation, spreadsheets) General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrated strong work ethic and team collaboration Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Successful completion of the interview process Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position What Will Help You Propel from the Pack (Preferred Qualifications) Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License Experience with programming languages or database systems such as Python, PySpark, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, R, or VBA Lean / Six Sigma certification Previous experience working in aviation, airlines, or a related technical field (including internships) Experience with aircraft maintenance planning or engineering Knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance programs Experience managing vendor contracts Background in performance management or project planning Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies Understanding of financial calculations related to maintenance operations (labor hours, materials, etc.) The base pay range for this role is $73,150.00 to $95,224.00. 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and delivering on-time aircraft maintenance work packages that meet scope, labor hour, and cost targets while coordinating with various internal teams to ensure maintenance visits are properly prepared. Responsibilities also include supporting maintenance stations, managing performance dashboards, and analyzing historical data to propose solutions that optimize scheduling and workflow efficiency.