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?

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

The Fleet group is a part of Global Procurement in the Finance division at United Airlines and is focused on implementing the fleet plan which generally entails:

• Returning aircraft off lease that are excess to the fleet plan
• Selling owned aircraft that are excess to the fleet plan
• Extending the leases on aircraft already in the fleet
• Purchasing aircraft off lease already in the fleet
• Sourcing and procuring used aircraft either by lease or purchase
• Sourcing and procuring new aircraft from lessors

This position supports the Director of Fleet by accomplishing assigned projects required to implement the fleet plan and support other department objectives while achieving favorable economic results. Efforts will primarily be focused in four areas of responsibility:

• Leading efforts to gather and model data (including discounted cash flow and Profit & Loss impact analysis)
• Negotiating with counterparties
• Presenting recommendations to senior and executive leadership
• Managing the drafting of contract documentation with Legal.

Additional time will be used to accomplish other ad hoc projects and reports as assigned. The position requires extensive coordination and communication with various groups including Financial Planning and Analysis, Accounting, Legal, Corporate Finance, Tax, Technical Operations, Risk Management, Network Planning, and Network Operations, as well as other groups within Global Procurement.

• This is a hybrid position at our Corporate Support Center (Willis Tower) in Chicago, IL.

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 in Business, Economics, or Engineering
• 4+ years of related experience, including 2+ years of experience buying, selling, and leasing aircraft and aircraft components
• Organized and able to multi-task
• Resourceful
• Proactive
• Able to work well under pressure
• Innovative
• Detail oriented
• Persuasive (good negotiator)
• Accountable
• Focused on meeting deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Advanced MS Word and Excel skills
• Experience in contracting agreements
• Good at making decisions and presenting recommendations
• Financial analysis experience
• 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

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.