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$135k – $165k per year
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In office (Des Moines)
Seniority
Junior · 1+ year exp
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in the posting)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. United Airlines scores A on the Alion truth index.

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United Airlines is a major American passenger and cargo airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, operating an extensive domestic and international route network to destinations on six continents. It runs hubs including Chicago, Denver, Houston, Newark, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Washington, provides regional service through United Express partner carriers, and was one of the five founding members of the Star Alliance, with a technology and business services centre in Gurgaon, India. It hires aircraft maintenance supervisors, ramp and customer service staff, flight operations analysts, IT developers and architects, DevOps and AI engineers, and interns.
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

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.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

The Tech Ops Station Supervisor is responsible for oversight and ownership of a 24/7 operation encompassing operational, administrative, and technical areas. This role ensures the highest level of product delivery while maintaining compliance with FAA requirements and Company guidelines. The Tech Ops Station Manager supervises and coordinates all maintenance activities at their location, working directly with regulatory authorities, airport authorities, and vendors to ensure regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will be required to set a standard of excellence through their actions and decisions, fostering a culture of responsibility and high achievement.

  • Provide leadership and direction to maintenance organization, (including MX, GSE, FX, JL where applicable) and labor workforce to maximize productivity and output in accordance with collective bargaining agreements while ensuring necessary resources are available
  • Ensure safety and security of aircraft and operations
  • Execute station performance goals, environmental goals, and objectives aligning with divisional and company goals
  • Ensure regulatory compliance of Technical Operations activities to achieve maximum productivity and cost control
  • Track and analyze station performance
  • Order and secure required station supplies, process monthly invoices and manage local budget
  • Support investigations (as appropriate) into performance, safety, complaints, and other work-related issues
  • Interface with regulatory authorities, airport authorities, vendors, and local government to ensure regulatory compliance of Technical Operations activities
  • Maintain regular and prompt communication, including attending local meetings, town halls, RAP sessions, e-mail/voicemail follow-up, and incident reports
  • Maintain a high level of awareness of operational, financial, compliance, safety, and employee relations
  • Report status of operations, highlighting significant events to Senior leadership while providing direction to assigned station personnel to ensure divisional objectives are achieved

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree or related experience
  • Electronic, mechanical, or related field
  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant lLicense3 required

  • Minimum one year experience in a Supervisory role
  • Working knowledge of technical operations policies and procedures
  • Written and oral communication
  • Extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations and applicable FAA regulations
  • Valid driver’s license
  • 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
  • Lean Six Sigma Certified Green Belt or Black Belt
  • Experience supervising a unionized workforce in Technical Operations division
  • Proficient in scheduling, eTA and performance management system to support front line employees, and colleagues
  • Strong written and oral communication
  • Strong skills in conflict resolution and decision-making
  • Proficient in appropriate work group and office productivity software
  • Principles of project management

The base pay range for this role is $134,663.40 to $164,588.60.

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 [email protected]

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