Assistant Manager - International Flight Operations

DescriptionThere’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 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 ready for a career at the leading edge of the airline industry! Our Flight Operations team works hard to connect people and unite the world safely, reliably and efficiently every single day. From industry leadership and pioneering technologies to next-level training — our Flight Ops team hires, trains, qualifies and supports the best pilots in the industry. The moments we share in the air and on the ground with our customers and our colleagues make United a special place to work and a great way to fly, together.Key Responsibilities:Assistant Manager of International Flight Operations supports the Senior Manager – International Flight Operations in ensuring pilots have the information and tools they need to operate safely, comfortably, on-time, and efficiently around the world. Strong understanding of international relationships and regulatory environment.

Acts as a Flight Operations department liaison to the Airport Transformation team at the direction of the Senior Manager – International Flight Operations

Meets with local airport authorities, Air Navigation Service Providers, and vendors as necessary

Updates and maintains associated checklists as necessary

Completes appropriate portions of station start-up checklist to ensure all operational requirements are accomplished to conduct flight operations

Includes travel to new United destinations as part of the broader station start up team

Communicates information received from international agencies and stations with appropriate departments, divisions, and line pilots concerning changes relevant to the operation

Collaborates with the Manager - Flight Operations Manual and the Manager of International Flight Operations in the development and revision of operational policy, procedure, Flight Operations Manual, and World Operations Manual revisions

Update the Airport Authorization List for all fleets

Supports the management of the flight deck jumpseat program

Coordinates and processes non-flight qualified jumpseat approvals

Troubleshoots and tracks jumpseat inquiries concerning line pilots

Conducts a monthly audit of jumpseat usage

Organizes and moderates regular meetings at the direction of the Senior Manager – International Flight Operations

Participated tasks associated with FltOpsComm including editing, updating, and distributing Flight Operations communications

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!QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree

2+ years of management or Line Operations Experience at an Airline or large innovative business required

Project Management and Strong communications Skills

Experience drafting, coordinating, vetting and distributing policy and procedural information

Regulatory compliance background - proven use of FARs, Advisory Circulars, SAFO, FAA Notices and other FAA documentation to develop policy and procedure

Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities intra-divisional and cross-divisional to assure the proper implementation of policy and procedure

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 in Aviation/Airline Management

Experience in writing, managing, editing and revising corporate manuals

Military, commercial, private pilot experience

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.Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT