Engineer - Maintenance Programs

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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

As a Maintenance Programs Engineer, this role provides engineering and problem-solving support to deliver routine maintenance programs that promote safety, compliance and efficiency. In partnership with fleet engineering teams, the Engineer identifies and creates plans to mitigate technical failures. A focus on reliability, aircraft availability and cost control drives measurable value to the airline''s operation. The Engineer must be able to understand, analyze and seek solutions to the design, operation, maintenance, performance or repair of aircraft and their components. They will also evaluate the benefits of the cost impact of a fleet decision to ensure a balance of cost and asset utilization.

• Develops maintenance programs solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation
• Organizes and manages the priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplishes the work process to meet all deliverable for aircraft projects
• Coordinates work with other operational groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and operational efficiency

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor''s degree or related experience
• Engineering, or technical field
• Engineer I: Entry (0) - 3 years'' experience
• Engineer II: 3-5 years'' experience
• 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):

• Bachelor''s degree

The base pay range for this role is $83,695.00 to $109,004.00.

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.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com