What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Flight Training Programs position at United Airlines?
Description
Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.
Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.
Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.
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
Serves as the main Project Manager for flight training operations. Coordinates key pilot training projects as needed relating to curriculum development, technology integration, and product management. Organizes and tracks all aspects of projects and initiatives including interdepartmental collaboration, resources, schedules and tasks undertaken at the FTC (Flight Training Center). Understands key flight operations business drivers while working with minimal level of guidance on projects impacting the instructor/evaluator and pilot groups. Leads Assistant Project Managers in performances of essential job functions. Performs other duties as assigned by the Direct – AQP & Pilot Training Support.
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
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.
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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
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. DEN00006336
Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.
Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.
Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.
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
Serves as the main Project Manager for flight training operations. Coordinates key pilot training projects as needed relating to curriculum development, technology integration, and product management. Organizes and tracks all aspects of projects and initiatives including interdepartmental collaboration, resources, schedules and tasks undertaken at the FTC (Flight Training Center). Understands key flight operations business drivers while working with minimal level of guidance on projects impacting the instructor/evaluator and pilot groups. Leads Assistant Project Managers in performances of essential job functions. Performs other duties as assigned by the Direct – AQP & Pilot Training Support.
- Coordinates the planning, execution and delivery of technology projects related to pilot training and FTC operations
- Coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of curriculum development projects related to pilot training
- Assist in development of business cases for technology and curriculum initiatives including developing budget request and obtaining finance approval for expenditures
- Provide administrative support for flight training tools and technology, ensuring their effective use and continuous improvement
- Other duties as assigned
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Aviation Management, Finance, Business, or related field
- 3 years of related experience
- Project Management Skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational Skills
- Ability to work under strict deadlines
- Ability to manage budgets
- Skilled with Microsoft Office suite
- Skill with project management software
- 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
- Master's degree in aviation field of study or prior experience
- Professional Project Management Certification(s)
- 5 years of related experience
- Knowledge of 14 CFR 121 Air Carrier Operations
- Knowledge of Instructional Systems Design
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.
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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
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. DEN00006336
Salary : $99,750 - $135,960
