Senior Engineer

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

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Job Overview And Responsibilities

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.

Studies, analyzes, and seeks solutions to problems related to the design, operation, maintenance, performance, modification, or repair of aircraft, and their components. Uses a structured, logical, and analytical approach in problem solving. Defines maintenance program, configuration, and serviceability criteria ensuring safe and legal operations. 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 and component issues.

This position leads and 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.

Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace), related technical field or equivalent relative work experience

Minimum of 2-4 years at an engineer level or similar role elsewhere in the industry

Successful candidate will have working knowledge of airline or OEM operations

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

Highly detailed level project development and management for regulatory compliance modifications, and overall ownership of specific systems

Effective communication skills

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

Airline or industry experience with general ATA chapters which could encompass, aircraft systems, structures, landing gear, and power plant disciplines

Specific ATA 32 chapter landing gear related experience

Understanding the processing of High Strength Steel, Titanium Alloy Aluminum Alloy, and Precipitation Hardening Alloys. Processes include: heat treat, cleaning/media-blast, machining/blending, NDT (MPI & FPI), Thermal effects (stress relieving and hydrogen embrittlement bake), nital etch, shot peening, chrome and nickel plating, thermal spray, cadmium plating, and other processes related to landing gear overhaul.

Familiar with aircraft OEM documents such as CMM, SRM, IPC, Boeing drawings

The base pay range for this role is $97,945.00 to $127,622.00. 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.