United Hires Maria Deacon as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations
United Airlines has appointed Maria Deacon as the new senior vice president of technical operations, effective immediately. Deacon, previously with GE Aerospace, will oversee maintenance operations and contribute to the Calibrate apprenticeship program aimed at diversifying the maintenance workforce. Deacon's extensive experience in supply chain and operational excellence during her 25 years at GE will support United's growth strategy, according to Executive Vice President Greg Hart.
- Maria Deacon brings extensive leadership experience from GE Aerospace, potentially enhancing operational performance.
- Her role will support the growth of the Calibrate apprenticeship program, which may diversify the talent pipeline.
- Transitioning to new leadership may introduce challenges in continuity and established team dynamics.
Longtime GE Aerospace leader will now oversee United's technical operations
CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today named Maria Deacon senior vice president of technical operations, overseeing the carrier's maintenance operations, ground service equipment and facilities maintenance, supply chain, technical services, and planning and strategy. Deacon will also shape the continued growth and investment in United's Calibrate apprenticeship program, helping the airline expand and diversify its next generation of maintenance employees.
Most recently, Deacon served as GE Aerospace's general manager of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). In her new role at the airline, Deacon will report to United's Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer Greg Hart.
"Our ambitious United Next growth strategy provides a remarkable opportunity to leverage Maria's unique skillset," said Hart. "In her nearly 25 years at GE, she established an impressive record of supply chain and operational successes, and her approach to team culture has driven exceptionally high levels of accountability and execution that drove operational excellence."
At the helm of GE Aerospace's extended MRO network, Deacon was responsible for delivering revenue across a mix of more than two dozen global GE and partner sites worldwide. As general manager of CFM Services at GE, she managed the financial aspects of the largest in-service fleet in commercial aviation and the joint venture relationship for all CFM and LEAP engine services. In her role as general manager of supply chain at GE, Deacon led the ramp up of critical helicopter, fighter jet engines and spare parts for U.S. military operations among other key responsibilities.
Deacon holds a CPA from the University of Cardiff in Wales, U.K. and is a certified investment management accountant.
About United
United's shared purpose is "Connecting People. Uniting the World." From our U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark/New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers. United is bringing back our customers' favorite destinations and adding new ones on its way to becoming the world's best airline. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".
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