Director - Flight Ops, Engineering & Analysis

Found in: beBee S US - 2 weeks ago

Arlington Heights, United States United Airlines Full time
Description

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

Get ready for a career at the leading edge of the airline industry Our Flight Operations team works hard to connect people and unite the world safely, reliably and efficiently every single day. From industry leadership and pioneering technologies to next-level training — our Flight Ops team hires, trains, qualifies and supports the best pilots in the industry. The moments we share in the air and on the ground with our customers and our colleagues make United a special place to work and a great way to fly, together.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for maximizing payload available for commercial sale through fully optimized aircraft performance, weight and balance, and Minimum Equipment List/Electronic Logbook systems. Authority and responsibilities for development and management of the Performance Engineering Program, including Aircraft Weight and Balance. Primary technical responsibility for feasibility analysis of new markets (or existing markets with new equipment) in support of Network Planning. Ensure flight planning and weight and balance systems confirm to manufacturers and regulatory specifications. Administers Company Held Seat program. Advises Fleet Planning on New Aircraft Performance considerations. Oversees development and implementation of company Minimum Equipment List and Electronic Logbook development and interface to flight planning. Oversees New Market development in coordination with Network Planning, and optimized route development through participation in industry and national Civil Aviation Authority meetings. Participates in Aviation Cooperative Programs worldwide and supports charter department work.

Aircraft Performance and Analysis monitoring programs:
  • Weight and balance control and system development.
  • Recommend engineering modifications aimed at achieving fuel synergies.
  • Special programs development and management: Providing direct interface for the Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) Committee.
  • Design and analyze area navigation approaches and required navigation procedures.
  • Technical data in support of Aircraft Flight Manuals.
  • Development of flight planning system requirements, and evaluation of system modifications and alterations.
  • Support of Charter department including route analysis, takeoff weight calculation, and special requirements
  • Support of Civilian Reserve Air Fleet program
  • Administer Held Seats program.
  • Develop/evaluate new tools to improve efficiency, safety, and legal compliance of aircraft performance and weight and balance programs.
Regulatory and Industry Coordination:
  • Coordinating with national and local governments to obtain foreign operating permits.
  • Coordinating the Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP) to further UA’s presence and needs with foreign regulatory agencies.
  • Participating in relevant rulemaking.
  • Evaluating and publishing relevant Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS) / Company NOTAMS.
  • Responsible for auditing and authorizing disbursement of funds for global air navigation services
  • Responsible for maintaining United Airlines Fleet Declaration to be used by various departments in support of worldwide operations.
  • Work with FAA and other governing bodies to ensure proper safety procedures and develop appropriate responses to regulatory audits.

Evaluation of International and Domestic Routes, Airports, New Market Analysis, and support of Operations Specifications:

  • Route and aircraft suitability studies/change coordination for existing and start-up markets.
  • Support of Fleet management aircraft evaluations and selection
  • Strategic planning coordination for commercial operations.
  • Support the creation and development of new routes across the globe to improve operational efficiency.
  • Support of Operations Specifications team in ensuring airport, Weight and Balance, and passenger and bag survey accountability, and other tasks as required.
  • Ensuring department personnel are familiar with the Operation Specifications
Management of Minimum Equipment List and Electronic Logbook applications
  • Develop integrated MEL/ELB program data to support companywide requirements.
  • Development of Minimum Equipment List Performance Penalties for Flight Planning System
  • Support and Coordinate MEL issues.
Leadership and Managerial responsibilities:
  • Lead and develop a staff of 20 employees.
  • Responsible for employee status changes, performance reviews and employee records.
  • Responsible for the department budget.

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table

QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree (Engineering/BBA, or equivalent experience (5+ years Airline Operational experience)
  • 2+ years’ experience leading efforts of technical engineering group
  • Technical Expertise as it pertains to using commercial aircraft related to airline business operations. Expertise in Aircraft Performance
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
  • BS Aeronautical Engineering/MS/MBA Business Operations/Logistics and excellent knowledge of computer systems
  • 5+ years’ experience leading efforts of technical engineering group
  • 2+ years’ experience analyzing markets for an airline.
  • Boeing/Airbus general and specific performance classes.
  • Private Pilot or other aviation certification involving flight planning.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.


Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT

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