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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.

Job overview and responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for a wide range of aircraft systems, maintenance programs, engines as well as operational engineering functions
• Must be able to understand, analyze and seek solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance or repair of aircraft and their components
• Should 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
• Review Service Bulletins (SBs) from airframe manufacturer or component manufacturer for effectivity to United Fleet, which can include obtaining FAA approvals and coordinate warranty recovery on SBs that are applicable
• Develop engineering solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation
• Organize and manage the priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work process to meet all deliverables for projects both for line and base aircraft as well as maintenance program changes and technical specification revisions
• Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability and operational efficiency
• Write clear technical documents for testing, repair, and overhaul of components to meet manufacturer and regulatory standards
• Interpret technical manuals such as CMM, AMM, and SB, and provide engineering disposition for technical issues
• Build relationships with OEMs and MRO partners for assigned components

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field or related experience
• Entry level to 5 years of engineering experience
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues, detailed level of project management for regulatory compliance modifications
• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills needed
• Travel up to 30
• 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):

• Working knowledge of airline, MRO or OEM operations
• Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), airworthiness design criteria, and aircraft operational characteristics
• Experience in programming languages