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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:Material Controllers are responsible for providing logistical parts support for grounded aircraft throughout the United System.  The Material Controller supports 24/7 Logistical Operations to ensure timely processing of AOG material and tooling requests.Coordinate the logistics effort in support of AOG A/C and Placard/MEL/DF/CF recovery activities and Loans, Borrows and Accommodation SalesWork closely with the Maintenance Control Supervisor to identify AOG parts requirements and determines the best method of obtaining parts utilizing company inventoriesCoordinates with Engineering, Internal/External Shops, Inventory Planning and Boeing and Airbus Technical Support to determine correct part (s) needed for maintenance requirementsPurchase aircraft parts from OEM's (Original Equipment Manufacturers), Boeing/Airbus, other airlines and aircraft parts brokers at the best overall cost to the company to support unplanned eventsInitiates purchase orders and ensures receipt, payment and finalizationDevelop metrics to measure and report departmental activity and service levels       Support GeM MissionsCoordinates worldwide engine movement and trackingProvide AOG Tooling movement and trackingBorrowing of aircraft parts from other airlinesLoan and accommodation sales of company assets to other airlinesAir charter logistics activities to support OOS aircraft, materials/mechanicsResponsible for providing a safe and enjoyable working environment through timely and effective communication, with emphasis on Dignity and RespectSchedules borrowed part removals within first 24 hours of borrow inception, and works closely with the line stations to ensure manpower availabilityCoordinates with Engineering, Inventory Planning and Boeing/Airbus Technical Support to determine correct part (s) needed for borrow removal and determines best method of obtaining partsInitializes and deletes serial numbers in the SCEPTRE data base (IMS) as necessary (Special access required from Q.C.)Works closely with the Repair and Modification Group / Internal Repair Shops to expedite parts required to effect the removal of costly borrowed partsPerforms all the duties of the AOG job function as requiredDirects the coordination of engine transportation and critical parts via United, other airlines or vendorsDevelops and maintains strong airline and supplier relationshipsMaximize Loan revenue generation for United, while ensuring UAL’s Service Level targets are maintained throughout the Loans processDetermines the fastest and most economical means of transportationCoordinates complicated off-line parts transfers between other airlines, suppliers and courier service Communicates with the owners and representatives of charter aircraft services to arrange charter flights, negotiates cost of chartersIdentifies packaging requirements and determines appropriate aircraft type needed to handleSet up part numbers in SCEPTRE database in off hoursUse and understand various Corporate and Government regulated manuals. These include the General Maintenance Manual, the Illustrated Parts Catalog (I.P.C.), the IATA Dangerous Goods Manual, various Service Bulletins, and different Engineering Change Request Authorizations (E.C.R.A.)Develop and maintain individual Go Forward Goal performanceConduct self-audits, ensuring compliance with documented policies and procedures

QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Minimum 5 years job experience in airline, logistics or related fieldAssociate/Technical or Equivalent Work Experience may substituteKnowledgeable in Logistics Control and Airline OperationsStrong Analytical and Communication Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the positionWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):Associate/Technical or Equivalent Work Experience may substituteKnowledgeable in Logistics Control and Airline Operations
The base pay range for this role is $64,885.00 to $88,440.00.
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.