There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path toward 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 an outstanding responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live, and fly. We can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. We’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire great people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package sought to keep you happy, balanced, and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to elite benefits like parental leave, 401k, and privileges like space-available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work.

Technical Operations/Maintenance

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, and operational engineering functions. Have the ability to understand, analyze, and seek solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance, or repair of aircraft and their components. Be able to logically approach problem-solving, define an aircraft maintenance program or configurations, and ensure a safe and legal operation. As a United Airlines Engineer, you will also evaluate the benefits of the cost impact of a fleet decision to ensure a balance of cost and asset utilization. You will be accountable 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 manufacturers or component manufacturers for effectivity to United Fleet
• Develop solutions and implement plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation which can include acquiring FAA approvals and coordinating warranty recovery on SBs that are applicable
• Prioritize and own the priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work process to meet all results for projects both online 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.

United values diverse experiences, and perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications makes 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!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Entry level to 5 years of engineering experience
• Engineering skill sets that can be applied to a range of aircraft systems, maintenance programs, and engines. For service engineering positions, these same technical skills are applied toward operational issues versus project-specific work.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and drive solutions.
• Provide a detailed level of project management for regulatory compliance and aircraft 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 an essential function of the position.
• 50% travel required in both international and domestic locations.

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

· B.S. degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering preferred.

· Prior work experience in Aircraft Cabin Communications, Cabin Lighting, Inflight Entertainment, and onboard Wireless Communications (ATA 23, 33, 44)

· Knowledge of FARS (especially 145, 25, and 121)

· Ability to specify, install, and sustain specific cabin electrical equipage for functionality, reliability, and life cycle management.

· Strong skills in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Boeing /Airbus Structures I, Airframe/Powerplant License or E license
• Maintenance check engineering experience on Boeing/Airbus aircraft

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 another 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 an accommodation.