Description

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Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together.

Description

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

Leads the planning, programming, coordination, and development of United and Airport master plans. Recommends short-, medium-, and long-term plans to implement company's strategic objectives. Manages a team of Managers and Airport Planners responsible for gate and terminal layouts, CRE Safety, and developing ramp layout standards. Supports project managers, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders in general planning tasks. This position is Chicago-based hybrid and will require some regular travel throughout the year.

• 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
• Manages a team supporting stakeholders in general planning tasks by performing research, gathering and analyzing data, and conducting field surveys to make strategic recommendations to meet short-, medium-, and long-term company objectives
• Manages teams performing terminal planning analyses in conjunction with internal/external stakeholders 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
• Manages teams responsible for the development and maintenance of the central repository of systemwide 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 and deliverables for complex strategic planning studies and terminal/gate planning studies, which includes presenting technical information to senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders
• Manages the development of Ramp Striping Improvement Program (RSIP) budgets and forecasts in coordination with the Director of Planning

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years direct experience in airport planning, airline operations, airline management, airport management, aviation-focused architecture, or aviation-focused civil engineering
• Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to distill complex technical analyses in a clear, concise, audience-appropriate manner
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal/external stakeholders
• 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
• Aviation Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering
• AAAE Certified Member
• Airline/Airport SMS Training
• 10+ years direct experience in airport planning, airline operations, airline management, airport management, aviation-focused architecture, or aviation-focused civil engineering
• AutoCAD
• AviPLAN
• Knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars and/or ICAO airport design standards
• Knowledge of ACRP & IATA standards for level of service
• Knowledge of United Airlines Gate Layout Standards
• Knowledge of airline operating procedures

The base pay range for this role is $127,870.00 to $166,492.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, 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.