Power Plant Engineer – Service Engineering, Engineering Support Center and Line Support - United Airlines

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?

Responsibilities

·      Provide technical support for line maintenance aircraft to ensure safe and timely return to service. This can include designing and developing technical data for repairs and modifications.

·      Provide and receive technical guidance to and from other engineers.

·      Develop substantiating data for aircraft and equipment design / repairs through knowledge of aircraft operational characteristics, materials and processes.

·      Responsible for the investigation, root cause analysis for chronic aircraft issues. Coordinates extensively with other United Airlines operational groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, warranty liaison, operational reliability and efficiency.

·      Interfaces with industry, regulatory and/or governmental agencies to establish policies and procedures as required.

• May be required to address an AD (Airworthiness Directive) and write emergency engineering documentation.  Other emergency industry documents may also apply.

·      Must have good customer service skills.

·      Must work closely with Powerplant Engineering group to ensure optimal program management. 

·      May be required to periodically update technical source documents as applicable to ensure accuracy.

·      May be required to periodically help others perform their duties.

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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!

Position requires shift, weekend and some holidays’ work. Travel may be needed to support out of service conditions.  Periodic training will be necessary. Must be flexible in work hours, including overtime, and is expected to be a self-starter who quickly assimilates with the team and can contribute immediately. 

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Familiarity with engine systems and components.
• Technical expertise in aircraft powerplant trend review and analysis.
• Knowledge of FARS (especially 145, 25 and 121).
• Line and base maintenance class for CFM56-7B, V2500, CF6-80C2, GE90, GEnx, RB211, PW2000, &/or PW4000 
• GE’s - Powerplant Engineering for Commercial Engines.
• Other Powerplant industry class experience.
• Partnership, project management, good communication and analytical skills.
• Technical writing ability.
• SCEPTRE experience.
• The ability to recognize the urgency of the situation and react accordingly.
• The ability to prioritize multiple situations and work on them in the order that will best benefit United Airlines.
• Microsoft Excel / Word / PowerPoint general usage.
• Results oriented.
• Ability to read, understand and translate ICA (Instructions for Continued Airworthiness) documents.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with all departments and employees.
• Self-motivated, strong planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery experience.
• Recent line engineering experience on Boeing aircraft including A319/320, 737, 757, 767, 777 and /or 787.
• Powerplant engineering project, trend analysis, shop experience.
• Experience with aircraft propulsion and ECM (Engine Condition Monitoring) systems.
• Engine test, design, overhaul and/or repair engineering experience or equivalent.

Preferred

•  Work within specific ATA Airline Chapters
• Airline or Industry experience with general ATA Chapters which could encompass, aircraft systems, structures, power plant and avionics disciplines
• Excellent communication and technical writing ability
• Experience in reading FOQA data (QAR, DFDR, etc.)
• Knowledge of FARS (specifically parts 21, 25, 26, 43, 121, & 145)

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.