Senior Engineer - Landing Gear Shop Support

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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

• Studies, analyzes, and seeks solutions to problems related to the design, operation, maintenance, performance, modification, or repair of aircraft, and their components
• Uses a structured, logical, and analytical approach in problem solving
• Defines maintenance program, configuration, and serviceability criteria ensuring safe and legal operations
• Analyzes and implements regulatory requirements. Evaluates the effects of modifications or new equipment on reliability and performance
• Evaluates the benefits of the cost impact of a fleet decision to ensure an optimum balance of cost, asset utilization, quality, and reliability
• Provides on-site technical support for line and base operations
• Communicates with customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations, and failure investigations
• Interfaces with internal and external organizations regarding specific aircraft and component issues
• This position develops potentially complex solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, management of project implementation, technical support, and obtaining FAA approvals as required
• Provide authorizing documentation and substantiation for landing gear repair and overhaul procedures
• Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and operational efficiency
• 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

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• B.S. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace), related technical field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years at an engineer level or similar role elsewhere in the industry
• Successful candidate will have working knowledge of airline or OEM operations
• Must be familiar with Landing Gear Repair Overhaul MRO operations, configurations development, and components repair development
• Excellent understanding with the processes on High Strength Steel, Titanium Alloy Aluminum Alloy, and Precipitation Hardening Alloys, Process include cleaning/media blasting, machining/blending, NDT (MPI & FPI), Thermal effects (stress relieving and hydrogen embrittlement bake), nital etch, shot peening, chrome and nickel plating, thermal spray, cadmium plating, and other processes related to landing gear overhaul
• Must be familiar with the OEM documentations on Landing Gear. Component Maintenance Manuals, Structural Repair Manuals, Component Interchangeability Lists, OEM Drawings, Service Bulletin, Service Letters, Airworthiness Directives and implementations
• 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 specific systems
• Provide concise and effective communication among engineering peers/leaders, shop technicians, and production supervisors/managers
• 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):

• Airline or Industry experience with general ATA Chapters which could encompass, aircraft systems, structures, powerplant and avionics disciplines
• Landing gear overhaul experience at an airline or MRO
• Specific ATA 32-chapter landing gear related experience
• Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and leverages them for research, analysis content creation and problem solving. Applies critical thinking to validate AI generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy and security

The base pay range for this role is $100,415.00 to $130,758.00.
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. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com