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:
Provide engineering support for a wide range of aircraft systems, maintenance programs, engines as well as operational engineering functions. In this role you must be able to understand, analyze and seek solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance or repair of aircraft and their components. You must be able to logically approach problem-solving, define an aircraft maintenance program or configurations and ensure a safe and legal operation. As a United Engineer, you will also evaluate the benefits of the cost impact of a fleet decision to ensure a balance of cost, assets utilization. You will be responsible for working with both internal and external customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations and failure investigations. You could work in a variety of engineering departments based on current needs
+ Manage Aircraft Navigation and Auto flight systems. Responsibilities include operational support, engineering support for system installation, reliability improvement, and compliance review
+ Review Service Bulletins (SBs) from airframe manufacture or component manufacture for effectivity to United Fleet
+ Develops solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation which can include acquiring FAA approvals and coordinate warranty recovery on SBs that are applicable
+ Coordinate the priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work process to meet all deliverable for projects both in line and base aircraft as well as maintenance program changes and technical specification revisions
+ Collaborate with other operational groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability and operational efficiency
+ Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time depending on need
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, related technical field or equivalent experience
+ Entry level to 5 years of engineering experience
+ Engineering abilities which can be applied to a range of aircraft systems, maintenance programs and engines.
+ Ability to analyze sophisticated technical issues, detailed level of project management for regulatory compliance modifications
+ Excellent verbal and technical writing skills needed
+ 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 a crucial function of the position
+ Positive attitude, detailed, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and be proactive in a fast-paced environment
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
+ B.S. degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering preferred
+ Prior work experience in Aircraft Communication, Navigation, Auto flight, Indication, Network and Information systems (ATA 22, 23, 31, 34, 42, 45, 46)
+ Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), especially 145, 25, and 121
+ Ability to specify, install, and sustain specific avionics equipage for functionality, reliability and life cycle management
+ Experience in avionics system installation and solving is preferred
+ Strong skills in MS office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
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
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