DescriptionThere’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 a 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?
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:The Program Manager -Engine Supplier Management are responsible for a supplier-based Engine or APU repair program in a manner that provides maximum operational support at minimum cost in accordance engine maintenance contract and in compliance with all maintenance program requirements. This role has extensive cross-functional visibility across engine planning, procurement, finance, engineering, reliability, fleet, quality and is responsible to support Procurement in the development and negotiation of contracts while continuing to lead their assigned outsourced engine vendor program. Must be willing to travel up to 30.
Engines fleets: CFM56-7, GE90, GEnx, CF6-80, PW2000, PW4000, V2500, Rolls Royce RB211, or APU fleets
Relationship Management- Serve as primary liaison between United and Supplier on the program
- Coordinate requests from Maintenance for support or resources from supplier
Projects and Processes- Champion projects to drive cost reduction, address quality, reliability, campaigns or other performance deficiencies, and be responsible for supplier capacity reviews
- Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews and annual Aircraft and Propulsion Working Together Team with Key Suppliers, Operators, and collaborators
- Develop and maintain knowledge of engine maintenance program, shop procedures, and of current or emerging technical conditions specific to the engine
- Correlate with Quality and Engineering to ensure supplier aligning with UA maintenance and commercial guidelines
- Initiates process for new engine repair supplier setup in coordination with engineering, planning and QA/QC
- Participate in decisions on each engine with Engineering, Quality and Planning to clarify cost or contract implications, if any, to make recommendations or advise on conflicts or opportunities with the engine, and to liaison with supplier
Operational Support- Ensure that spare engines are available to support operations at all times, per contract allocations and maintenance requirements
- Take steps to avert or resolve shortages, and alert management of all significant or chronic shortfalls
- Initiate request for leases per contract
- Ensure that Engines are picked up, inducted, repaired, and redelivered in accordance with contracts and maintenance requirements, without delay
- Review engine packages to ensure that work being accomplished is equal to work being requested and paid for, and to verify that material sources, repair-buy decisions, LLP configuration, and other cost drivers are appropriate and beneficial to the program
- Coordinate with Fleet Management on aircraft inductions and exits to ensure efficient use of engine assets
Budget and Forecast oversight and accountability
- Support finance team for accurate financial planning and analysis
- Coordinates supplier invoice and invoice credit processing with VM leadership team, Finance and United AP
- Audit, analyze and challenge supplemental and CPH invoices
- Contract Management
- Support Procurement in the development and negotiation of contracts
- Request performance remedies per the contract.
- Carry out contract for routine program management and coordinate with Procurement for contract defaults
QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):- College degree or 10-years experience with turbine engine repair processes & procedures
- Minimum 2-years experience in turbine engine repair processes & procedures, supply chain management, procurement or contract management
- Ability to read and understand sophisticated contracts
- Ability to review invoices for accuracy and contractual compliance
- Ability to convince, persuade and negotiate with suppliers
- Strong eye for business
- Understanding of technical information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Powerpoint and Excel
- 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 a crucial function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):- Bachelors or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering subject area
- MBA, MS, FAA Airframe & Powerplant License
- A&P Certificate, LEAN Certification, PMP Certification
- 10-years experience working with engine maintenance contracts
- Experience working directly with Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney/IAE and / or GE Aviation
- Experience administrating engine maintenance agreements including cost-per-hour agreements
- Experience leading teams through indirect influence
- Process improvement experience
- Line maintenance training or engine borescope experience
The base pay range for this role is $87,780.00 to $119,680.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory 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 JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.