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 a 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?

Our Network Operations team works around the clock running United’s global operation, safely, reliably and efficiently. From dispatching and routing our fleet to coordinating with maintenance line planning and crew scheduling, this team makes caring connections with our internal customers and ultimately, United’s customers. From pushback to landing, the Network Operations team is the eyes and ears on the ground no matter where in the world your United flight takes you.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Operations (NOC)

The Network Operations department helps us run a safe, reliable airline, and includes careers in aircraft routing and dispatching, crew scheduling, air traffic control and more.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Senior Manager – Charters & NRFO Execution is responsible for ensuring the operational support of United Airlines operational focus business and governmental charter operations with regards to safety, regulatory compliance, and efficiency efforts. Additionally the Senior Manager leads all aspects of the Manager Charter Standards and a team of Principal Charter Coordinators in the safe operation of Charter and NRFO flights. The Senior Manager supports and maintains collaborative relationships with coworkers, Unions, and Labor Relations to ensure contractual compliance and support the Core4 culture.

• Handles the day-to-day NOC charters operation and NRFO to ensure accurate execution and compliance with all safety, regulatory, and efficiency considerations

• Leads a team of Principal Charter Coordinators to ensure adherence to SOP

• Leads all aspects of the development and implementation of standardized policies and procedures

• Supports and maintains collaborative relationships with coworkers, Unions, and Labor Relations to ensure contractual compliance and support the Core4 culture

• Communicates frequently and effectively regarding challenges to the operation with on shift stakeholders, subject matter experts and other team members

NOTE: This position is based at the NOC in Arlington Heights, IL and considered as an onsite position.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• Field of study in Aviation, Management, or related field

• 7+ years of experience in an operational environment

• Comprehensive understanding of the role of charter operations and load planning

• Strong solid understanding of Teams and other virtual software

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills, which include the ability to research issues to make an informed decision

• Able to work independently and be self-motivated while still working within a team environment and encouraging a strong team collaboration

• Excellent time management, decision-making and organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written, and verbal are required

• High attention to detail

• Must be willing and able to travel at least 10-15% domestically and internationally

• Must be willing and able to work at the NOC in Arlington Heights, IL as onsite

• 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):

• Master’s degree or related experience

The base pay range for this role is $124,735.00 to $169,950.00.

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.