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?

Our Network Operations team works around the clock running United’s global operation, safely, reliably and efficiently. From dispatching and routing our fleet to coordinating with maintenance line planning and crew scheduling, this team makes caring connections with our internal customers and ultimately, United’s customers. From pushback to landing, the Network Operations team is the eyes and ears on the ground no matter where in the world your United flight takes you.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle routing of aircraft to support operational requirements, planned and unplanned maintenance requirements and protect the flight schedule integrity, Focus on operations aircraft changes to ensure downline impact to our customers is minimal taking into considerations all options available when deciding on aircraft swap opportunities. Maintain a high level of focus to target routing aircraft for planned aircraft maintenance enabling us to meet future operational requirements.

• Maintain a high level of focus to target routing aircraft for planned aircraft maintenance, enabling us to meet future operational requirements while ensuring aircraft routing impacts do not negatively affect corporate metrics
• Handle aircraft routing to support planned and unplanned maintenance requirements and protect flight schedule integrity
• Work closely with Tech Ops and NOC staff to ensure that all heavy check aircraft are routed to ensure that all future schedules have the accurate aircraft coverage
• Maintain operational integrity in every aircraft routing decision and ensure the schedule is flown in scheduled aircraft configurations
• Balance spare aircraft throughout the system
• Handle the aircraft routings for all special events
• Closely supervise inaugural flight events to ensure a smooth first flight
• Continuously supervise the next 14 days of the airlines operation and adjust the aircraft flows to meet all operational needs
• Lead all charter flying with the customers expectations
• Work closely with Load planning to ensure accurate payloads are carried

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):

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
• Proven experience in an operational environment, minimum 5 years
• Solid understanding in Airport Operations
• Adaptability
• Decision making skills
• Communication & follow-up skills
• Ability to manage conflict
• Stress tolerance
• Excellent technical proficiency
• Must be willing and flexible to work any shift in a 24 hour / 7 day a week operation including weekends, nights, and holidays
• 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 degree
• Strong past operational job performance
• Knowledge of airport processes from both a line and a hub
• Have general understanding of United’s fleet and route network
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to form relationships and negotiate
• Ability to adapt quickly to work environment changes

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.