Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create whatu2019s next. Letu2019s define tomorrow, together. 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 theyu2019re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If youu2019re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape. The Senior Engineer u2013 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 Whatu2019s 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 The base pay range for this role is $100,415.00 to $130,758.00. 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
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Senior Engineer - Maintenance Programs