Description

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

Get your hard hat ready. We’re not just renovating the travel experience – we’re renovating our physical spaces too. And our Corporate Real Estate team is on the front lines of procuring, designing and developing spaces at all our hubs, stations and city locations across the world. From airport affairs and business services to planning and development, this team is responsible for all our leases and major construction and renovation projects, system wide.

Job overview and responsibilities

• Serve as the gate layout subject-matter expert for corporate/station leadership (Station Operations Center, Ramp Service, Customer Service, Safety, etc.) and work collaboratively to address challenges

• Lead the planning, programming, coordination, and development of airport master plans; manage on-call aviation planning services; recommend short-, medium-, and long-term plans to implement the company's strategic objectives; and support project managers in general planning tasks

• Perform planning analysis to identify facility requirements and level of service; work with designers to develop conceptual design for terminal systems including; lobby, security, passenger holdroom, concessions, passenger boarding bridges, aircraft parking layouts, and other related systems

• Coordinate directly with Network Planning to review flight schedules for new aircraft/fleet roll outs and gate requirement changes

• Manage technical analysis and provides recommendations for aircraft and gate parking to include aircraft movement areas and gates, remote parking, and hangar layout

• Prepare deliverables for complex planning studies, which includes presenting technical information to senior leadership and stakeholders

• Manage projects, contracts, and invoicing for gate layout and striping efforts

• Manage/lead Safety Risk Assessments

NOTE: This position provides a hybrid work arrangement including three days a week onsite at our downtown Chicago office location if not traveling. Domestic travel averages 1-2 days per week.

Qualifications

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field

• 4+ years direct experience in airline planning, airport planning, airline management and/or operations

• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and Orders

• Airport Master Planning

• AutoCAD

• Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to distill complex technical analyses in a clear, concise manner

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal/external stakeholders

• Excellent problem solving skills

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Airline/Airport/Aviation SMS Training

• AviPLAN

• 5+ years experience in aviation airfield and terminal planning

• Knowledge of airline operating procedures

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. 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.

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