United Airlines

Engineer - (Job Number: SFO00004535)


PayCompetitive
LocationSfo/CA
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1288842
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      There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

      At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day.

      Key Responsibilities:

      • Provide on-site technical engineering support for commercial engines and third-party customer engines.
      • Develops potentially complex solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, management of project implementation, technical support, and obtaining FAA approvals as required
      • Evaluates the benefits of the cost impact of a fleet decision to ensure an optimum balance of cost, asset utilization, quality, and reliability
      • Authors, designs, tests, and manages projects
      • Interfaces and communicates with internal departments and customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations, and failure investigations
      • Evaluates the effects of modifications or new equipment on reliability and performance
      • Analyzes and implements regulatory requirements
      • Defines and implements maintenance program, configuration, and serviceability criteria ensuring safe and legal operations
      • Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and operational efficiency
      • Uses a structured, logical, and analytical approach in problem solving
      • Organize and manage the priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work processes to meet all the deliverables for projects or maintenance program changes/technical specification revisions
      • Review Service Bulletins (SBs) from engine manufactures or component manufactures for effectivity to United Fleet

      Salary Range:
      $83,250 - $122,100

      United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

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      What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

      • B.S. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace), related technical field or equivalent relative work experience
      • Minimum of 5 years at an engineer level or similar role in the industry
      • 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
      • 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 project development and implementation
      • Effective communication skills
      • 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):

      • Maintenance engine design or engine overhaul in the field of engineering
      • Knowledge of FARS (especially 145, 25 and 121)
      • Strong skills in MS office applications (Excel, word, powerpoint, etc.)

      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. 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 JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

  • About the company

      United Airlines, Inc. is a major American airline headquartered at Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois. United operates a large domestic and international route network spanning cities large and small across the United States and all six continents.