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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.

Key Responsibilities:

This position will own the planning, programming, coordination, and development of United master plans. You will recommend plans to implement company’s strategic objectives. You will lead a team of Managers and Airport Planners responsible for gate and terminal layouts, CRE Safety, and developing ramp layout standards. You will also be responsible for supporting internal and external collaborators in general planning tasks.

• Manages the development of, and assists airports with their development of, airport master plans, terminal master plans, United support and operational space master plans, feasibility studies, and other aviation planning services

• Leads all aspects of a team performing research, gathering and analyzing data, and conducting field surveys to make strategic recommendations to meet short-, medium-, and long-term company objectives

• Leads teams performing terminal planning analyses to include identifying facility requirements, level of service analysis, and working with designers in developing conceptual design for terminal systems

• Studies and recommends systems integration for terminal processor elements including; lobby, security, passenger holdroom, concessions, passenger boarding bridges, aircraft parking layouts, and other related terminal systems

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the central repository of system wide gate plans and facilitation of the Gate Layout Council

• Coordinates directly with Network Planning to review updated schedules for new aircraft/fleet roll outs and gate/facility requirement changes

• Validates recommendations for aircraft and gate parking to include aircraft movement areas and gates, remote parking, and hangar layout, and parking through interpretation and analysis of confidential and strategic network planning data

• Prepares written reports for complex strategic planning studies and terminal/gate planning studies, which includes communicating technical information to senior leadership and internal/external collaborators

• Responsible for Ramp Striping Improvement Program (RSIP) budgets and forecasts in coordination with the Director of Planning

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!

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 7+ years direct experience in airport planning, airline operations, airline management, airport management, aviation-focused architecture, or aviation-focused civil engineering

• Microsoft Office 365 Suite

• Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to distill complex technical analyses in a clear, concise, audience-appropriate manner

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal/external team members

• 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

• 10+ years direct experience in airport planning, airline operations, airline management, airport management, aviation-focused architecture, or aviation-focused civil engineering

• Aviation Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering

• AAAE Certified Member

• Airline/Airport SMS Training

• AutoCAD

• AviPLAN

• Knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars and/or ICAO airport design standards

• Knowledge of ACRP & IATA standards

• Knowledge of United Airlines Gate Layout Standards

• 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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