Material Controller

United Airlines•Arlington Heights, IL

18h

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. Key Responsibilities: AOG Controllers provide 24/7 logistical operations representing Supply Chain at the Arlington Heights Network Operations Center to ensure timely processing of critical material and tooling requests. Executes on out-of-service and scheduled workload assignments requiring parts and tools in support of the Maintenance customer. Ensures a high degree of performance and interdepartmental cooperation while working in a high stress environment with real time constraints.

Requirements

Associate’s degree/Technical or related experience
Supply Chain, Logistics Control, Business, Operations
Minimum 1+ years job experience in airline, logistics or related field or related leadership experience
Knowledgeable in Logistics Control and Airline Operations
Beginner Microsoft office applications (excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
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 an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or related experience
Supply Chain, Logistics Control, Business, Operations, Analytics
Minimum 2+ years job experience in airline, logistics or related field or related leadership experience
Knowledgeable in Logistics Control and Airline Operations
Proficient in Microsoft office applications (excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Proficient in database query language (SQL, Foundry/Palantir, etc.)

Responsibilities

Coordinate the end-to-end logistics of parts and tools for out-of-service and scheduled workload activities
Determines the method of transportation that provides the most value to United for out-of service and scheduled workload activities
Work closely with the Maintenance Control to validate part and tool requirements and determine the best method of acquiring parts using company inventories or market availability
Coordinate with Toolrooms and Warehouse Stores personnel to ensure proper tools are shipped to support grounded aircraft and scheduled workload activities
Also coordinate return of tools back to the toolroom owner
Purchase aircraft parts or tooling at the best overall value to the company to support grounded aircraft and scheduled workload activities
To include, Initiate purchase orders and ensures receipt, payment, and finalization
Initiate borrows of aircraft parts or tools from other airlines for faster aircraft recovery and operational reliability
Support other airlines through accommodation sales and loans if the inventory allows
Conduct self-audits, ensuring compliance with documented policies and procedures
Utilize and understand various Corporate and Government regulated manuals to include the General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC)