Technical Operations is the maintenance, repair and overhaul division of United. The department includes aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities teams, supply chain teams and more.
Job Overview and Responsibilities
If you like to work in a high pace challenging environment and love to solve complex problems then join a dynamic, enthusiastic, and innovative team in one of United Airline’s Operations Strategy groups. As a Senior Analyst, you will own a portfolio of work around aircraft maintenance decision modeling, analytics, reporting and data management. As a fleet portfolio owner, you will lead projects from conception to completion: assess the
internal and external capacity environment, conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis, and develop and present recommendations to senior management. You will coordinate and lead the effort to optimize and plan aircraft maintenance visits to accommodate special modification projects, maintenance checks, and other factors like paint, gear changes etc. Moreover, you will conduct impact analyses, cost-benefit analysis, assess change readiness and identify/engage key stakeholders for short term to long term aircraft maintenance strategy.
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Performs strategy formulation, development, implementation, and evaluation of aircraft maintenance plans to optimize cost and aircraft safety
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Create, maintain, and implement long term airframe maintenance plans
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Apply business acumen in planning to understand the total cost of ownership, risks, and opportunities
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Performance tracking on key metrics to create a feedback loop for continuous improvement
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Able to think creatively and strategically with an aptitude for analysis and problem solving
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Proficient at recognizing and prioritizing opportunities as well as managing multiple competing deadlines
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Strong oral and written communication skills, with a passion for delivering results
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Operate within a team environment, across departments and with all levels of management
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Data mining, aircraft maintenance visit scenario forecasting and modeling
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Build and maintain models to minimize cost and increase aircraft utilization
Required
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Bachelors in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, or related field
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Two years experience in using data analysis and quantitative modeling techniques (e.g. statistical, optimization, simulation, spreadsheet)
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One year of experience in planning or strategy role
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Advanced Excel
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Successful completion of the interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred
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Experience in Airline planning and analysis functions
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MBA or MS in Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics
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Data Visualization (Spotfire, Tableau, etc.)
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Basic SQL or other programming languages
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Project Management or Lean Six Sigma certification
If you have any questions please contact Christina Smith
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