United Airlines
United Airlines

Senior Engineer - Maintenance Programs

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • IT Operations
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • TIP
  • SAFE
  • Systems Design
  • Documentation
  • Cost-benefit Analysis
  • Risk Assessment
  • IT Management
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Resource Allocation
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Analytical Skill
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Aerospace
  • Project Development
  • Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Effective Communication

Summary

Description

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.

The Senior Engineer - Maintenance Programs develops and administers the content and frequency of the scheduled maintenance program for the United fleet. Performs on-going analysis to develop and justify evolution of the scheduled maintenance program. Ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations are achieved. Maintains a scheduled maintenance program that is in compliance with all regulatory requirements, including the Boeing MPD Section 9/Airbus ALS requirements. Represents United Airlines at industry activities such as Boeing/Airbus Industry Steering Committee and associated working groups.

Job overview and responsibilities

  • Analyze reliability data in conjunction with aircraft system design and OEM documentation to identify gaps in baseline maintenance programs and develop actionable recommendations to improve long-term fleet reliability. Lead the development of potentially complex, data-driven technical solutions and implementation plans, including project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and risk assessment, to improve maintenance program effectiveness and fleet reliability. Provide technical leadership through implementation, ongoing support, and coordination of FAA approvals as required
  • Prepare and present clear, data-supported technical recommendations to leadership and stakeholders, enabling informed decisions on maintenance program strategy, risk trade-offs and resource allocation
  • Coordinate work with fleet engineering peers and operational stakeholders to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and operational efficiency
  • Organize, prioritize, and execute assigned responsibilities to deliver maintenance program changes on schedule, ensuring analytical rigor, stakeholder alignment, and successful integration into operational processes

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

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree or related experience in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace) or technical field
  • Senior Engineer I: 5-8 years
  • Senior Engineer II: 8 years +
  • 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
  • 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
  • Willing and able to travel up to 20%
  • 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):

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Specific ATA experience
  • Airline experience, OEM experience or operations experience in a similar industry
  • Experience working with aircraft, engine, ground equipment or other asset fault data
  • Familiarity with MSG-3 philosophy and application in the development and evolution of a maintenance program
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  • Dice Id: unitedil
  • Position Id: 1f2b36f5c8e2138203cb7fc3099837e6
  • Posted 1 day ago
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