Senior Engineer - Maintenance Programs Engineering

at United Airlines in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

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?

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Key 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 leads projects. Provides on-site technical support for line and base operations. Communicates with stakeholders on technical issues, work scope recommendations, and failure investigations. Collaborate with internal and external organizations regarding specific aircraft, powerplant, and component issues.

Responsibilities

+ 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, Maintenance Planning Documents, Service Bulletins, Supplemental Type Certificates, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, 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

+ Prioritize and handle 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

NOTE: This position is based at the CSC-Willis Tower, located in Chicago, IL. and considered as a hybrid work-schedule working on a 3-days in office schedule, however, that may evolve with the needs of the company.

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!

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

+ 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/Program Engineering Experience on Boeing and/or 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

+ Excellent verbal, presentation, and technical writing skills

+ Strong skills in MS office applications (Excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.)

+ Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally, 20% of the time

+ 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 preferred

+ Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS) (especially 145, 125, 91, and 121)

+ Knowledge of SCEPTRE and Boeing Toolbox

+ Proficiency in Python and HTML coding languages

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT