About this opportunity
United Airlines lists this Senior Manager - Simulator Maintenance and Engineering opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.
Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.
Description
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.
Job Overview and Responsibilities The Simulator Operations department at the Flight Training Center provides maintenance and engineering support on the Flight Simulator Training Devices. The Senior Managers provide leadership and direction to the entire department. The Senior Managers are involved in the Simulator Operations daily maintenance and engineering tasks, planning for future projects, manpower shift assignments, and new Flight Simulator Training Device acquisitions.
Departmental Management: Manage operation in accordance with FAA Approved SQMS operating manual on a daily basis
Manage FSTD projects (modification/upgrades), and acquisition of new FSTDs
FSTD Qualification: Ensure FSTD operations comply with 14 CFR PART 60 requirements
Monitor FSTD performance metrics, analyze trends and take appropriate action to maintain an acceptable level of performance
Monitor the FSTD performance metrics, analyzing trends and coordinate corrective actions where necessary
Communication: Keeping their Team informed about Company communications and SIM OPS department activities
FSTD Project Management: Plan and manage maintenance and engineering project activities on the FSTDs
Plan and manage the programmatic aspects of the acquisition of new devices and device modification/upgrade
Coordinate FSTD engineering projects including the determination of implementation options such as in house, outside vendor or work share
Financial: Prepare, implement and track department expense and capital budgets, providing forecast and explanations for variances
Prepare the financial justifications, obtain vendor quotes, and obtain or generate supporting rationale required for capital project
Coordinate acquisition of new devices and device modifications through bidding, proposal review, vendor selection, project award and contractual terms and agreements
Analyze device modification projects options for best practice and best financial solutions (in house, vendor or work share)
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Maintenance or 4 years of relevant work experience
Minimum 4 years demonstrated ability to interface with technical work and work groups in the operation and maintenance of commercial flight simulators
Working knowledge of FAR 121 flight crew training and 14 CFR PART 60
Minimum 5 years experience operating under an FAA approved SQMS program under 14 CFR PART 60
Minimum 10 years experience managing employees working under collective bargaining agreements, as well as management and administrative employees
Basic understanding of purchasing and service contract negotiations with vendor
Knowledge and experience in organizational development
Computer literacy with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, and Project
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):
Working knowledge and experience interfacing with corporate Finance, Contracting, Purchasing, HR, Labor, and Legal organizations
Experience in purchasing and service contract negotiations with vendors
Experience creating and managing corporate budgets (expense and capital)
Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.
The base pay range for this role is $140,600.00 to $183,108.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, 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. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact
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Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
Who can apply
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