Description

Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups. Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.

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:

The Senior Analyst - Tech Ops Network Strategy will bring strategic vision and analytical expertise to streamline and enhance United’s aircraft maintenance operations. The Senior Analyst will lead initiatives that balance operational efficiency with long-term growth, helping ensure our fleet is always mission-ready.

Develop and implement maintenance allocation strategies to support heavy maintenance activities for United’s growing fleet and maximize aircraft availability in coordination with Network Planning teams.Create and maintain monthly reports on available-to-schedule (ATS) aircraft and maintenance allocations to support heavy and line maintenance activities.Partner with other departments, including Network Planning, Network Operations, and Heavy Maintenance Planning, to execute maintenance plans and achieve alignment on shared goals for operational excellence and efficiency.Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support Heavy Maintenance Planning in achieving optimal maintenance plans for reliable and efficient network operations.Collaborate with stakeholders such as the Network Operations Center to address tactical challenges in executing United’s route schedule and meeting fleet maintenance requirements.Analyze long-range maintenance plans and aircraft usage to identify opportunities for enhanced operational performance and fleet efficiency.

Location: This position is based at United Airlines' Corporate Support Center (Willis Tower) in Chicago, IL. A hybrid work schedule is offered, typically requiring three days in the office. This schedule is subject to change based on company needs.

Qualifications

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

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics, supply chain/logistics, business, or related field—or equivalent work experience.3+ years of experience in strategic or long-term planning, particularly in maintenance or operations.Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel or Palantir Foundry, as well tools for data querying and manipulation like SQL and Python.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain key insights to senior leadership and non-technical audiences.Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.Successful completion of an interview to meet job qualifications.Reliable, punctual attendance as an essential function of the position.

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

Advanced degree (MBA or MS) in Engineering/ Statistics/ Mathematics/ BusinessProject Management or Lean Six Sigma certification.Experience in airline operations planning such as Network Planning and Scheduling.A&P Certification or equivalent aviation industry experience.

The base pay range for this role is $79,800.00 to $108,790.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

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

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.