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Description We have a wide variety of career opportunities around the world - come find yours Technical Operations/Maintenance Technical Operations includes the maintenance, and overhaul of our aircraft This includes aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities teams, supply chain teams and more Job overview and responsibilities Responsible to measure, analyze, and manage repair supplier performanceto cut costs, reduce risk to the operation, and drive continuous improvement Serves as primary UAL point of contact with aircraft component suppliers, including repairs and purchases.
Resolves problems related to supplier administration for all stakeholders Trains and supports supply-chain team members, including materials managers, buyers, and storekeepers Facilitates operational planning and engineering coordination Supports quality and reliability initiatives and investigations Continuously monitors supplier performance with respect to contractual metrics, including site and station audits.
Manages invoice processing, maintenance support, maintenance program compliance, and project supportLeads long-term strategic decisions in conjunction with United stakeholders, including cost-savings initiatives, requests for proposal (RFP), contract negotiations, data integration, and supplier transitions Maintains current knowledge on regulatory, policy, and industry issues that may impact supplier systems and operations
- Measure, analyze, and manage repair supplier performance to identify and implement improvements in cost, quality, or velocity
- Manage a team of Component Repair Managers monitor their adherence to KPIs and support their professional development
- Conduct periodic business reviews and site visits
- Lead strategic supplier decision making through data analysis, contract negotiations, and RFPs
- Facilitate and coordinate investigations, reviews, integrated planning and ancillary conversations
This position is offered on local terms and conditions Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.
QualificationsRequired
- At least four years supplier management, operational management, or technical- or quality-control experience
- Bachelors degree in related field
- General knowledge of continuous improvement and project management principles
- MS Office, including Excel, and basic data analytics
- Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorship
- Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred
- 5 years managing aircraft component repairs and 2 years as a direct manager
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant license, or equivalent
- Aviation-related bachelors or masters degree
- PMP, Green Belt, Black Belt, or LEAN certification
- SCEPTRE, VBA, SQL, R, Python, Java, C++, Cobol
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT