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Provide engineering support for aircraft structures, maintenance programs, repairs, modifications, and operational engineering functions across United's fleet.

Compensation

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.

Responsibilities

Review Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and other manufacturer technical documentation to determine applicability, effectivity, and potential impact across United's fleet.
Perform engineering evaluations of aircraft structural issues, damage assessments, repairs, and modifications to develop appropriate technical solutions.
Interpret aircraft drawings, engineering specifications, Structural Repair Manuals, Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, and other technical documentation to support engineering decisions.
Support troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and failure analysis to identify corrective actions and improve aircraft reliability.
Develop engineering solutions, implementation plans, project justifications, and cost-benefit analyses. Support project execution, including coordination of required FAA approvals and warranty recovery opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
Nice to have: Completion of Boeing and/or Airbus Structures I training
Nice to have: FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate or applicable engineering/technical license or certification
Nice to have: Experience supporting aircraft maintenance checks, heavy maintenance, or aircraft modification programs on Boeing and/or Airbus aircraft
Nice to have: Experience with aircraft structural repairs, damage assessments, or engineering evaluations

Skills

interpret technical documentation engineering specifications drawings manufacturer maintenance data analyze technical issues develop practical engineering recommendations project management Microsoft Office applications generative AI tools Microsoft Office

Benefits

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