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United Airlines

Manager - Safety Investigations & Accident Technical Response

United Airlines, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


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?

As an airline, safety is our most important principle. And our Corporate Safety team is responsible for making sure safety is top of mind in every action we take. From conducting flight safety investigations and educating pilots on potential safety threats to implementing medical programs and helping prevent employee injuries, our team is instrumental in running a safe and successful airline for our customers and employees.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Manager, Investigations & Accident Technical Response (ATR), is responsible for ensuring technical response preparedness, leading the evolution of safety promotional products, and accomplishing Significant Injury/Damage Investigations (SIDIs) at United Airlines. This role will lead a team of Senior Analysts, Safety Investigations who support functions of the Flight Safety Investigation (FSI) Team. Some travel (25-30%) is required for this role.

Ensures the continued technical response preparedness of United Airlines in the event of an aircraft accident/incident via the management of equipment, codifying of standards, and execution of drills for the Aircraft Recovery, Investigation, and Scene Teams at United Airlines

Evaluates safety promotion from data obtained via the Flight Safety Investigation (FSI) Team through leadership of two Senior Analysts, Safety Investigations

Oversees the execution of the Significant Injury/Damage Investigation process (SIDI) for events where injuries or aircraft damage is sustained and there is no intention for flight

Assists with the development, administration, and execution of policies and procedures for the daily support of the Senior Manager, FSI & ATR

The salary for this position is $104,000 to $140,800, dependent on job-related, non discriminatory factors such as experience, education and skills. This range is based on a full-time schedule.

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

Required

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Aviation Safety, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Airport Operations, and/or OSHA-related study or experience

3+ years of experience in aviation safety/aviation operations and airline management experience

Strong expertise in Microsoft Office, SQL/Python, database query, data visualization/brand building/refining, quantitative/statistical analytics

Working knowledge of/experience with Airport Operations and/or OSHA-related investigative best practices

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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

Emergency Response-related study or experience

1-2+ years of experience in Computer Science or Data Analytics

Project management expertise

Advanced experience in Microsoft Office, SQL/Python, database query experience, data visualization/brand building/refining, quantitative/statistical analytics

Advanced knowledge of/experience with Airport Operations and/or OSHA-related investigative best practices

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