Engineer

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.

Job overview and responsibilities

Provide engineering support for a wide range of aircraft components , maintenance programs, as well as operational engineering functions. Must be able to understand, analyze and seek solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance or repair of aircraft and their components. Should be able to logically approach problem solving, define an aircraft maintenance program or configurations and ensure a safe and legal operation. As a United Engineer you will also evaluate the benefits of the cost impact of a fleet decision to ensure a balance of cost, assets utilization. You will be responsible for working with both internal and external customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations and failure investigations. You r could work in a variety of engineering departments based on current needs. This role will take part in a shop environment with a focus on overhaul/repair of structural components.

• Review Service Bulletins (SBs) from airframe manufacture or component manufacture for effectivity to United Fleet
• Author repairs and overhaul procedures for aircraft components
• Develops solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation which can include obtaining FAA approvals and coordinate warranty recovery on SBs that are applicable
• Organize and manage the priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work process to meet all deliverable for projects both on-line 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

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• B.S Degree in Engineering , related technical field or equivalent experience
• Entry level to 5 years of engineering experience
• Engineering skill sets 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
• 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

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

• Boeing /Airbus Structures I, Airframe/Powerplant License
• Experience working in a shop-environment
• Knowledge/Experience with metal and/or composite fabrication process:
  • Metal - machining, welding, heat treat, mechanical properties of base materials and fasteners
  • Composites - epoxy and pre-preg fiberglass/carbon lay up and cure cycles, composite mold fabrication
• Able to work closely with technicians and production personnel on daily basis
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 engineering drawing standards
• Experience with a focus on overhaul/repair of structural components
• Knowledge of FARS (especially parts 145, 25 and 121)
• Strong skills in MS office applications (Excel, word, powerpoint, etc.)
• Experience in 3D model CAD applications