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DescriptionAt 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 Sales
- Work closely with the Maintenance Control Supervisor to identify AOG parts requirements and determines the best method of obtaining parts utilizing company inventories
- Coordinates with Engineering, Internal/External Shops, Inventory Planning and Boeing and Airbus Technical Support to determine correct part (s) needed for maintenance requirements
- Purchase aircraft parts from OEMs (Original equipment manufacturers), Boeing/Airbus, other airlines and aircraft parts brokers at the best overall cost to the company to support unplanned events
- Initiates purchase orders and ensures receipt, payment and finalization
- Develop metrics to measure and report departmental activity and service levels
- Support GeM Missions
- Coordinates worldwide engine movement and tracking
- Provide AOG Tooling movement and tracking
- Borrowing of aircraft parts from other airlines
- Loan and accommodation sales of company assets to other airlines
- Air charter logistics activities to support OOS aircraft, materials/mechanics
- Responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable working environment through timely and effective communication, with emphasis on Dignity and Respect
- Schedules borrowed part removals within first 24 hours of borrow inception, and works closely with the line stations to ensure manpower availability
- Coordinates with Engineering, Inventory Planning and Boeing/Airbus Technical Support to determine correct part (s) needed for borrow removal and determines best method of obtaining parts
- Initializes 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 parts
- Performs all the duties of the AOG job function as required
- Directs the coordination of engine transportation and critical parts via United, other airlines or vendors
- Develops and maintains strong airline and supplier relationships
- Maximize Loan revenue generation for United, while ensuring UAL’s Service Level targets are maintained throughout the Loans process
- Determines the fastest and most economical means of transportation
- Coordinates 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 charters
- Identifies packaging requirements and determines appropriate aircraft type needed to handle
- Set up part numbers in SCEPTRE database in off hours
- Use 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 performance
- Conduct self-audits, ensuring compliance with documented policies and procedures
- Minimum 5 years job experience in airline, logistics or related field
- Associate/Technical or Equivalent Work Experience may substitute
- Knowledgeable in Logistics Control and Airline Operations
- Strong Analytical and Communication
- 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):- Associate/Technical or Equivalent Work Experience may substitute
- Knowledgeable 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.
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