Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Core Competencies

Gabriella Pelz

United Airlines
Mountainside,NJ
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience

Results-driven Operations Leader with expertise in managing Hub Business Partner and Station Operations Control at major airports. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, enhance operational performance, and ensure regulatory compliance in fast-paced environments. Aviation-trained with pilot and dispatcher certifications and a master’s degree in Unmanned Systems.

Work History

Hub Business Partner Manager

10 Months
United Airlines | 10.2025 - Current
  • Served as primary liaison for service providers, resolving operational issues and aligning service delivery with station objectives
  • Collaborate with cross-divisional leaders to resolve operational challenges and provide subject matter expertise for outsourced services
  • Collaborated with cross-divisional leaders to address operational challenges and provide subject matter expertise for effective management of outsourced services
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop strategic partnerships enhancing customer experience.

Operations Control Manager

3 Years 3 Months
United Airlines | 06.2022 - 09.2025
  • Coordinated end-to-end flight operations to maintain on-time performance and safety across multiple gates
  • Coordinated end-to-end flight operations, ensuring on-time performance, operational efficiency, and safety across multiple gates
  • Acted as escalation point for operational issues, fostering alignment across operations, customer service, ramp, and maintenance teams
  • Managed cross-departmental projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and compliance standards.

Graduate Student Research Assistant, College of Business Worldwide

2 Years 3 Months
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | 05.2020 - 08.2022
  • Conducted airline financial research using statistical and analytical models to enhance faculty-led studies
  • Collected, cleaned, and analyzed data to generate actionable insights for publication-quality research
  • Developed and maintained research documentation while coordinating project timelines for efficient execution

Student Assistant Supervisor

2 Years 8 Months
ERNIE Central | 09.2017 - 05.2020
  • Supervised, trained, and mentored staff, improving performance and professional development outcomes
  • Supervised, trained, and mentored staff, enhancing staff capabilities and supporting professional growth
  • Designed and implemented administrative processes and standardized procedures to streamline operations and facilitate change management
  • Ensured compliance with university policies and FERPA regulations, maintaining accurate operational reporting to uphold institutional integrity

Education

Master of Science - Unmanned Systems

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Daytona Beach, FL | 05.2022

Specializations: Project Management and Safety Management Systems

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Daytona Beach | 05.2020
Specializations: Aviation Business Administration and Airline Operations

Skills

IOM
RTS
Unimatic
Shares
Volare
Salesforce
Oracle SPSS
DataCard ID
NavBlue
AOmetrics
Administrative management
Strategic planning
Operations management
Stakeholder engagement
Organizational development

Affiliations

  • United Management Association (UMA)
  • Airline Pilots Association International (ALPA)
  • Women in Aviation International (WIA)

Certification

  • Private Pilot Certificate | 500 Total Hours
  • Remote Pilot Certificate
  • Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
  • Ground Security Coordinator (GSC)

Timeline

Hub Business Partner Manager

United Airlines
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Operations Control Manager

United Airlines
06.2022 - 09.2025Read More

Graduate Student Research Assistant, College of Business Worldwide

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
05.2020 - 08.2022Read More

Student Assistant Supervisor

ERNIE Central
09.2017 - 05.2020Read More

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Bachelor of Science from Aeronautics
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Master of Science from Unmanned Systems
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Core Competencies

  • Hub and Flight Operations Management
  • Vendor Performance and Integration
  • Regulatory Compliance and SOP Oversight
  • Strategic Gate Planning and Resource Allocation
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Data Analysis and Process Improvement
Gabriella Pelz