Supervisor - Aircraft Inspection
Posted 2025-05-18Description
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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 theyre well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If youre ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the technical content and control of the procedures and processes used in the maintenance of aircraft, airframe, and engines. Develops and/or authors procedures to implement new inspections for improving reliability/airworthiness of aircraft, engines, or their components. Evaluates new equipment and merging technologies to meet new or future inspection needs. Identifies opportunities for improving the reliability and/or efficiency of existing procedures and processes. Acts as primary contact/liaison with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and between Engineering and Inspection organizations for procedural or process issues. Recommends appropriate inspection processes for non-routine damage occurrences, reviews new OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) inspection requirements to ensure accuracy and investigates and recommends inspection alternatives.
Provide work direction to align with an operational plan to aircraft inspectors
Short term guidance and direction to inspectors as needed
Ensures quality control procedures and inspections are carried out in accordance with Federal Air Regulations and the United Airlines Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP)
Position is a supervisory member of the Air Carriers Inspection Unit in compliance with 14CFR121.369(8) and 14CFR121.371b and as such has inspection decision authority and responsibility
May support other Air Operators in the performance of maintenance and is responsible to ensure the work performed follows the customers regulatory and maintenance program requirements
Participates as a partner with overall Maintenance Team to ensure quality systems are in place and effective.
Apply continuous process improvements for reliability and/or efficiency of existing procedures
Monitor and control compliance to FAA Approved Required Inspections and other Inspection tasks performed
Apply Continuous Process Improvement and implement process, tooling and systems improvement initiatives as appropriate
Works with management to collaborate with industry, regulatory and/or governmental agencies to establish policies and procedures governing the future of the industry
Supports the evaluation of new equipment and emerging technologies to meet new and future inspection needs.
Qualifications
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!
Whats needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant work experience
5+ years of inspection experience at a large transport aircraft facility
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
Knowledge of Federal Airline Regulations (FARs) - especially 121, 145 and 25
Experience supervising maintenance or inspection personnel
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
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
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 [email protected] to request accommodation.
The base pay range for this role is $124,344.05 to $151,976.06.
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 [email protected] to request accommodation.
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