Engineer

United Airlines
Chicago, IL

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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

Provide engineering support for a wide range of aircraft systems, maintenance programs, engines 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 could work in a variety of engineering departments based on current needs.

  • Develops engineering solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation
  • Review Service Bulletins (SBs) from airframe manufacture or component manufacture for effectivity to United Fleet, 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 for 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):

  • 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 $81,700.00 to $106,368.00.

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. 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 other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

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 [email protected] to request accommodation.
Posted 2025-10-06

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