Senior Production Controller - Technical Operations

About the Role

At United, our Technical Operations team ensures our world-class aircraft are well-maintained and ready to transport customers to their destinations. Join our Tech Ops experts and play a crucial role in keeping our fleet in top condition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aircraft flow and paperwork accountability, including event preplanning, induction, release, and post-check reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external departments, including vendor support, to resolve issues and maintain aircraft flow.
• Manage headcount requirements to meet production levels.
• Report and analyze aircraft material costs.
• Develop, implement, and manage overall aircraft check flow, including long-range planning, daily workflow, task assignments, and regulatory compliance.
• Forecast and plan headcount for production targets.
• Communicate with support departments to ensure resource availability for production targets.
• Establish check milestones, priorities, and cross-event reporting.
• Manage support shop resources and workload, including performance analysis and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent in Aviation, management, or operations management.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant License.
• At least 3 years of aviation experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong data analytics, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of aircraft maintenance and production control experience.
• Heavy aircraft maintenance planning experience.
• Working knowledge of SCEPTRE.
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and process improvement.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $89,965.00 to $117,212.00, 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accident, and disability coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid holidays and time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flight privileges.