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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager - NOC Aircraft Routing and Fleet Management - **Company:** United Continental Holdings, Inc. - **Location:** Arlington Heights, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $127,870.0 - $166,492.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Routing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Computer Network Operations, Data Analytics - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us4e684fb65efa0c45e4a75e5e051a3f15/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of related airline experience in Aviation, Business, Finance, Engineering, etc. * 10+ years of airline experience * 4+ years in a leadership position, directing people * Experience leading, motivating, and coaching operational teams. * Strong knowledge and understanding of Airport and/or Network Operations. * Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across a broad range of support teams * Ability to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of new technology, processes and procedures. * Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills * Strong organizational and technical skills using industry and United applications * Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products (Excel, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) * Must be able to work all shifts and holidays as required * 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 * FAA Airman Certificate, Dispatch, A&P, PMP * 5+ years of experience in an NOC role * 5+ years of experience in aircraft routing, network planning, and/or maintenance planning. * Knowledge of airline operations, including network planning, maintenance planning, flight operations, and/or inflight operations. * Understanding of United's fleet and route network * Experience in continuous improvement and developing action plans based on root cause analysis. Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions. ## Description Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what's next. Let's define tomorrow, together., Our Network Operations team works around the clock running United's global operation, safely, reliably and efficiently. From dispatching and routing our fleet to coordinating with maintenance line planning and crew scheduling, this team makes caring connections with our internal customers and ultimately, United's customers. From pushback to landing, the Network Operations team is the eyes and ears on the ground no matter where in the world your United flight takes you. Job overview and responsibilities The Senior Manager, NOC Fleet Management and Aircraft Routing, leads the Aircraft Routing team and oversees and manages the team's performance. This role provides strategic and operational leadership by managing real-time challenges and driving initiatives that improve reliability and efficiency. This is a highly collaborative role that works closely with other NOC teams, Tech Ops teams, Airport Operations, Network Planning, and many other partners to resolve operational issues, optimize aircraft routing, implement schedule changes, and support operational and business objectives. * Lead the Aircraft Routing team to the successful completion of operational goals through customer-driven decisions, critical thinking, and efficient planning * Continuously monitor and mitigate operational risks by tracking aircraft and fleet status throughout planning phases and tactical operations * Initiate and promote cross-divisional collaboration and partnerships to optimize aircraft routings, working closely with NOC teams, Technical Operations, Airport Operations, Network Planning, and other departments * Lead continuous improvement efforts to drive ongoing enhancements to team policies, procedures, and standardization * Drive the advancement of future tools, technology, and resources, and implement strategies to sustain operational success * Coach and mentor the Aircraft Routing team, including managers, routers, and other team members, to develop capabilities and performance * Oversees department hiring, retention and training programs (i.e. new hire/recurrent training, campus hiring.) ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Promotion Interview Questions: How to Answer and Get the Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/413-promotion-interview-questions-how-to-answer-and-get-the-job) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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