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 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:

This Director – AQP & Pilot Training Support, based at United’s Flight Training Center in Denver, is responsible for ensuring that United Airlines pilot, instructor, and evaluator training is designed and developed using standard processes for instructional system design and in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. The Director oversees the teams that manage the Advanced Qualification Program, training curriculum and courseware development, and the pilot qualification, training, and learning management systems.

• Leads the team responsible for maintaining and revising the Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) manual and for developing training curriculum and courseware in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and Advisory Circulars
• Serves as liaison to the FAA for interpretation and implementation of training program requirements and for coordination of training program approvals
• Has final authority to verify, validate, and approve deviations or technology system overrides, in accordance with the Pilot Records User Guide, for the purpose of continuing safe and regulatory compliant operations
• Engages with industry experts to share ideas and assess new training technologies and methodologies. Demonstrates a continuous improvement mentality
• Coordinates with collaborators across the Flight Operations division to support ongoing and ad-hoc training needs and to ensure compliance with training requirements contained in the AQP Manual
• Coordinates across other company divisions (e.g., Global Learning, Digital Technology, Corporate Safety) in support of learning technologies and training content
• Manages regular and ad-hoc audits of pilot, instructor, and evaluator training programs and certification records
• Manages collection and analysis of training data including pilot survey feedback
• Leads the team responsible for managing specifications, development, testing, and training for all qualifications, learning, and training management systems

This role is onsite in Denver, CO and will require about 10% travel.

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!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Five years of experience in pilot training and training records management
• Strong organizational, time management, project management and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with AQP and training records systems
• 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, education, or management

Salary:

• · The salary for this position is $118,050 to $173,140, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This range is based on a full-time schedule.

Other Comp:

• · Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits:

• · At United, we offer a competitive compensation package, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, 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. 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.