United Air Lines, Inc

Engineer- Powerplant

United Air Lines, Inc$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related technical field
  • Strong skills in aircraft systems, maintenance programs, and engines
  • Entry level to 5 years of engineering experience
  • Ability to analyze technical issues and manage regulatory compliance modifications
  • Excellent verbal and technical writing skills
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Punctual attendance is critical

Responsibilities

  • Oversee aircraft engine management processes
  • Define maintenance programs and configuration standards
  • Analyze regulatory requirements and their impacts on performance
  • Optimize cost and asset utilization through fleet decisions
  • Monitor and improve on-wing engine performance
  • Assist in troubleshooting engine issues
  • Collaborate across departments to execute project goals

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility to work from home
  • Opportunity to engage with leading regulatory bodies like the FAA
  • Participation in commercial project support
  • Access to continual learning and professional development opportunities
  • Dynamic work environment in a prestigious location like Chicago, IL
Full Job Description
Description

Key Responsibilities:

As an Engineer- Power Plant, you'll oversee aircraft engine management. The engineer will utilize structured, logical, and analytical problem-solving methods to address various aspects of engine design, operation, maintenance, and performance. Your responsibilities include defining maintenance programs, configuration standards, and serviceability criteria to ensure safe and compliant operations. You will analyze regulatory requirements, assess the impact of modifications or new equipment on reliability and performance, and evaluate fleet decisions to optimize cost, asset utilization, quality, and reliability.

  • Coordinate and manage priorities to achieve project goals.
  • Optimize maintenance programs for enhanced efficiency.
  • Conduct reliability analyses and implement improvement measures.
  • Ensure compliance with Airworthiness Directives.
  • Provide support for commercial projects.
  • Assist in troubleshooting engine issues.
  • Monitor on-wing engine performance and initiate reliability improvements as necessary.
  • Coordinate interdepartmentally to execute projects.
  • Evaluate repairs and modifications to maintain compliance with ETOPS, RVSM, CAT III, etc.
  • Offer technical engineering services, recommendations, and troubleshooting support to other divisions and personnel involved with aircraft and engine systems.
  • Represent and engage in industry activities with regulatory bodies such as the FAA, NTSB, A4A, and other external and internal organizations pertaining to engines.


NOTE: This position is based at the CSC-Willis Tower, located in Chicago, IL, and is considered a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office.

Qualifications

What's Needed to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical / aerospace engineering, related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • Strong Engineering skill set applicable to a range of aircraft systems, maintenance programs, and engines
  • Entry level to 5 years of engineering experience
  • Ability to analyze sophisticated technical issues and detailed level of project management for regulatory compliance modifications.
  • Excellent verbal and technical writing 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 a crucial function of the position


What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Boeing /Airbus Structures I Certification
  • Airframe/Powerplant License
  • Maintenance check engineering experience on Boeing/Airbus aircraft
  • Knowledge of 14 CFR (especially Part 121, 145, and 25
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

About United Air Lines, Inc

United Airlines is a major American airline that operates a large domestic and international route network. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance. United Airlines operates a fleet of over 800 aircraft and serves more than 350 destinations in over 50 countries.
Learn more about United Air Lines, Inc
Size
87,400 employees
Market Cap
$12.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$7 billion
Founded
1926
5 Year Trend
-7.6%
Revenue
$15.3 billion
NASDAQ

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