Line Planner SP

United Airlines•Dulles, VA

1d•$33

About The Position

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. The line planner will lead and be assure the compliance of all planned maintenance requirements regulated by the maintenance programs. This person will also be responsible for recovery, support and coordination of deferred and routine maintenance including; station capability, workforce, facility, materials and tooling availability to accomplish planned events while providing oversight and direction to aircraft routing and operations for planned maintenance opportunities.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or education equivalent
3 years in the aircraft maintenance industry
Must be flexible and willing to work any shift in a 24 hour/7 day a week operation including weekends, nights and holidays
Up to 10% travel
Strong background and knowledge of aircraft and engine maintenance systems
Knowledge of how to read and interpret Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs and Engineering documents
Excellent communication, analytical and computer skills
Ability to multitask and be detail oriented
Flexible and capable of adapting to constant change
Ability to successfully work well in a team environment
Excellent problem-solving skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without FAA Airframe and Power Plant License sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

College Degree in Aviation or Business Management
2 years of maintenance planning experience
2 years in an aircraft maintenance management role
Working knowledge of Maintenance Programs and aircraft routing

Responsibilities

Handle and ensures the timely compliance of all planned maintenance requirements regulated by the maintenance programs
Recovery, support and management of deferred and routine maintenance including; station capabilities, workforce, facility, materials and tooling availability to accomplish planned events
Provide recommendations and direction to aircraft routing and operations for planned maintenance opportunities
Key collaborator in the coordination and planning for out of service aircraft and line hold work package plans
Provides workload prioritization guidance to maintenance
Access and use maintenance manuals and IPCs
Review databases of both line and base maintenance capabilities and workforce availability to accurately plan and schedule work assignments
Assure the company’s goals for safety, security and quality are met by continual compliance with the company Safety Management System (SMS) program and reporting through the appropriate process any non-compliance observations
Support and uphold United’s metric goals and understanding how they relate to their duties and responsibilities
Monitor any inconsistencies and adjust to improve overall fleet efficiencies