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Description

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.

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 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

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

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 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.)

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

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

The base pay range for this role is $100,415.00 to $130,758.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

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.