United Airlines · 21 hours ago
Senior Engineer - Maintenance Programs
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $131K/yr
5+ years expUnited Airlines is a leading airline that focuses on providing excellent service and maintaining a reliable fleet. The Senior Engineer – Maintenance Programs is responsible for developing and optimizing maintenance programs for aging aircraft, ensuring reliability and cost control while collaborating with fleet engineering teams.
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Responsibilities
Analyze reliability data in conjunction with aircraft system design and OEM documentation to identify gaps in baseline maintenance programs and develop actionable recommendations to improve long-term fleet reliability
Lead the development of potentially complex, data-driven technical solutions and implementation plans, including project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and risk assessment, to improve maintenance program effectiveness and fleet reliability
Provide technical leadership through implementation, ongoing support, and coordination of FAA approvals as required
Prepare and present clear, data-supported technical recommendations to leadership and stakeholders, enabling informed decisions on maintenance program strategy, risk trade-offs and resource allocation
Coordinate work with fleet engineering peers and operational stakeholders to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and operational efficiency
Organize, prioritize, and execute assigned responsibilities to deliver maintenance program changes on schedule, ensuring analytical rigor, stakeholder alignment, and successful integration into operational processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or related experience in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace) or technical field
Senior Engineer I: 5-8 years
Senior Engineer II: 8 years +
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
Effective communication skills, including strong verbal communication and technical writing
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
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Specific ATA experience
Airline experience, OEM experience or operations experience in a similar industry
Experience working with aircraft, engine, ground equipment or other asset fault data
Familiarity with MSG-3 philosophy and application in the development and evolution of a maintenance program
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Accident & disability
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Commuter
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k)
Flight privileges
Company
United Airlines
United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Mike Leskinen
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Deneen DeFiore
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
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