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[Apply on United Airlines Holdings’s careers site →](https://careers.united.com/us/en/job/UAIUADUSWHQ00027037EXTERNALENUSTALEO/Manager-Heavy-Maintenance-Execution-Strategy) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [United Airlines Holdings](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-airlines-holdings/) / Manager - Heavy Maintenance Execution Strategy ## 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 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 This role is responsible for leading transformation efforts and implementing scalable tools and analytics solutions that evolve with the needs of the business. They will develop and refine business metrics and KPIs to monitor performance, drive accountability, and enable responsive decision-making across varying levels of operational demand. In addition, the Manager will shape and execute the division’s analytics strategy—translating data into actionable insights that improve efficiency, reduce turnaround time, and strengthen cost control. This role requires both strategic foresight and hands-on execution, with the flexibility to adjust focus as operational priorities shift. - Drive performance improvement by applying structured process improvement methodologies and leveraging data to enhance operational outcomes - Establish and maintain performance metrics that align strategic goals, enabling data-driven oversight of maintenance efficiency, turnaround times, and cost performance tied to the Heavy Maintenance check lines Align with cross-functional teams to define and evolve the analytics framework, ensuring insights are effectively used to inform decisions, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives - Drive the adoption and implementation of digital tools and technologies to modernize heavy maintenance operations and improve data accessibility, workflow integration, and process automation tied to deployment of digital MRO lines of maintenance Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelor's degree or related experience in Engineering or aviation related field - 3+ years of supervisory, project management, or experience working on continuous improvement experience in aviation related fields Familiar with process mapping, process improvement and end state implementation of business processes/applications Familiar with data visualization tools and standards Highly organized - Ability to manage/support multiple projects - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Ability to work cross functionally with key stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization both internally and externally - Ability to storytell using data - Strong problem solving skills and ability to influence others toward desired outcome while maintaining strong productive teams - Ability to drive strategic change - 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 in Engineering or Business Fleet specific airworthiness release - 7 years overall aviation industry experience Background in maintenance programs, engineering, or continuous improvement - Strong knowledge of Tech Ops business processes and procedures Tech Ops and/or Heavy Maintenance applications, data structure, and platforms Engineering, Analytics, Program/Project Management or Planning roles Experience building applications / dashboards within Palantir and PowerBI The base pay range for this role is $102,220.00 to $133,194.00. 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 JobAccommodations@united.com ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 31, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 1 day - Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $102,220.00 to $133,194.00[Apply on United Airlines Holdings’s careers site →](https://careers.united.com/us/en/job/UAIUADUSWHQ00027037EXTERNALENUSTALEO/Manager-Heavy-Maintenance-Execution-Strategy) ## More jobs at United Airlines Holdings ### [Airframe Vendor Maintenance - Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-airlines-holdings/jobs/3e5ba8a2d7bdffbc4a4e/) Chicago, Illinois, United States ### [Facilities Maintenance Technician- Building Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-airlines-holdings/jobs/5d0b68ff3df784401c95/) Chicago, Illinois, United States ### [Hub Maintenance Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-airlines-holdings/jobs/b0d7c26f0febeb8b5694/) Chicago, Illinois, United States ### [Manager - Reliability](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-airlines-holdings/jobs/638c0bdcff86f4f39747/) Chicago, Illinois, United States ### [Managing Director - Engine Maintenance Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/united-airlines-holdings/jobs/9fffb747ae37d3aec582/) Chicago, Illinois, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Risk Strategy & Execution - Senior Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/08e5bbba809057020170/) JPMorganChase · Columbus, OH, United States ### [Vice President - Strategy and Execution](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/9e14946c0dd60bf7a06f/) JPMorganChase · New York, NY, United States ### [Principal Cybersecurity Strategy and Execution Consultant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-bank/jobs/f2a0338bb3dfa8c6fbe5/) Huntington Bank · Columbus, OH Minnetonka, MN Charlotte, NC ### [Senior Manager, Make/Buy Strategy & Execution](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/d1ad2a1f4ede537fe51a/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Morrisville, North Carolina, United States of America ### [Treasury Mgmt Strategy & Execution Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-bank/jobs/7b7b22252471d71dff83/) Huntington Bank · Cleveland, OH Atlanta, GA Dallas, TX Houston, TX Detroit, MI OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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