Senior Engineer

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 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.

• Studies, analyzes, and seeks solutions to problems related to the design, operation, maintenance, performance, modification, or repair of aircraft, and their components. Emphasis on major and minor repairs (including reverse engineering) on airplane system infrastructure such as fuel/hydraulic piping, ducting, galley & lavatory systems along with interior components such as composite panels, laminates, trim and décor items.
• Uses a structured, logical, and analytical approach in problem solving
• Defines maintenance program, configuration, and serviceability criteria ensuring safe and legal operations
• Provides daily interface with the Shops for quality and process improvements and likewise with Interior Projects Engineering to maintain the cabin appearance standards. This includes going through 10-Day Minimum Equipment List needs, reliability reviews, etc.
• Analyzes and implements regulatory requirements
• Evaluates the effects of modifications or new equipment on reliability and performance
• Evaluates the benefits of the cost impact of a fleet decision to ensure an optimum balance of cost, asset utilization, quality, and reliability
• Authors, designs, tests, and manages projects
• Provides on-site technical support for line and base operations
• Communicates with customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations, and failure investigations
• Interfaces with internal and external organizations regarding specific aircraft component issues
• This position develops potentially complex solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, management of project implementation, technical support, and obtaining FAA approvals as required
• Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and operational efficiency
• Organize and manage the priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work processes to meet all the deliverables for projects or maintenance program changes/technical specification revisions
• Ability to travel up to 25 of the time to other UA locations with Houston shop support the primary location

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!

• B.S. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace), related technical field or equivalent relative work experience
• Minimum of 5+ years at an engineer level or similar role elsewhere in the industry
• Successful candidate will have working knowledge of airline or OEM operations
• Experience in CATIA or Solidworks 3D modeling
• Knowledge of Code of Regulations (CFRs), airworthiness design and substantiation criteria, aircraft and equipment design and operational characteristics
• Ability to interpret complex and technical Engineering and OEM documents including drawings, Structural Repair Manuals, Component Maintenance Manuals.
• Highly detailed level project development and management for regulatory compliance modifications, and overall ownership of specific systems
• Effective communication skills with shop technicians, leads, supervisors, and managers.
• 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

• BS/BA degree, or equivalent aviation maintenance experience preferred required. Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
• Work within specific ATA Airline Systems Chapters
• Boeing or Airbus related structures and/or composite training preferred
• Proficient in reverse engineering process including 3D scanning and 3D printing
• Airline or Industry experience with general ATA Chapters which could encompass, aircraft structures and related disciplines

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 JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.