Senior Engineer

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward. Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups. Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together. At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.

Requirements

B.S Degree in Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum of 3-5 years as an engineer or similar role elsewhere in the industry
Maintenance Check Engineering Experience on Boeing/Airbus Aircraft
Engineering skills which can be applied to a range of aircraft systems, maintenance programs, and engines
Ability to analyze complex technical issues, detailed level of project management for regulatory compliance modifications
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Excellent verbal, presentation, and technical writing skills needed
Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally, 20% of the time
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Strong skills in MS office applications (Excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS) (especially 145, 125, 91, and 121)
Knowledge of SCEPTRE and Boeing Toolbox

Responsibilities

Studies, analyzes, and seeks solutions to problems related to the design, operation, maintenance, performance, reliability, modification, or repair of aircraft and/or aircraft engines, and their components.
Uses a structured, logical, and analytical approach in problem solving.
Analyzes and implements regulatory maintenance requirements.
Evaluates the effects of modifications or new equipment on reliability and performance.
Authors, designs, tests, and manages projects.
Provides on-site technical support for line and base operations.
Communicates with stakeholders on technical issues, work scope recommendations, and failure investigations.
Interfaces with internal and external organizations regarding specific aircraft, powerplant, and component issues.
Evaluate the benefits of cost impact of a fleet decision to ensure a balance of cost, assets utilization, and reliability
Considered a subject matter expert in their area and represents United at industry meetings
Review OEM documentation impacting the scheduled maintenance program, including MRBR, MPD, SB, STC, ICA and implement changes as required
Should be able to logically approach problem solving, define an aircraft maintenance program or configurations and ensure a safe and legal operation
Responsible for working with both internal and external customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations, and failure investigations
Develops complex solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall project management including follow-up to ensure project pilot and overall completion, which can include obtaining FAA approvals
Organize and manage the priorities for assigned responsibilities and ensure all project deliverables are met
Provide technical assistance in reviewing Engineering paperwork from peers within engineering, as well as provide training on complex processes and outlined procedures
Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and operational efficiency