United Airlines · 23 hours ago
Maintenance Controller - Technical Operations
Arlington Heights, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$46.96/hr - $46.96/hr
5+ years expUnited Airlines is a leading airline company focused on providing exceptional travel experiences. The Maintenance Controller in Technical Operations is responsible for providing real-time support and authority for fleet-related issues, ensuring compliance and reliability, and collaborating with various teams to maintain the operational integrity of the fleet.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides real time support and authority for fleet (airframe/engine/component/system) related issues on the fleet
The position provides deferral authority for MEL items and works extensively with a network of partners to ensure compliance, reliability, and schedule integrity
The position supports a central control group and philosophy that flight crews and station maintenance personnel can access for 24/7 real-time authorization and troubleshooting support
Compliance and Oversight
Provides authorization for deferral items
Ensures total adherence to quality standards and compliance by engaging with partners
Reviews deferral for correct application and limit control
Provides real time advice and support for current operations
Provides flight crews, line maintenance technicians, and dispatch partners decisions and technical advice on a collaborative basis
Engages with service engineering, line maintenance, planning, and other support groups to reach a decision on technical completion
Out of Service Support
Provides real time troubleshooting and guidance to stations with OTS fleet and or related issues
Uses control authority to set direction for OTS issues
Acts as a conduit for brining key entities together to resolve direction and scope for OTS and complex work issues
Collaboration with Network Operation Center/Field Disciplines
Participates in cross functional interaction with NOC disciplines (OPB/DD/FO/SW/LP/SK)
Participates in a ‘working together’ and collaborative environment consistent with Corporate standards with all employee groups
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 Years Line Maintenance and or base ‘dock' production/engineering/related
FAA Airframe and Power Plant License
Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
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
Preferred
10 Years Line Maintenance with Supervision experience
Turbine Shop experience
Further Technical Training in fleet and extensive system knowledge
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Accident & disability
Employee assistance program
Commuter
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k)
Flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement)
Company
United Airlines
United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-01-25IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Leskinen
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Deneen DeFiore
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
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