Senior Line Engineer | Onsite |Overnight shift

The Senior Line Engineer at United Airlines is responsible for providing 24/7 technical support for the airline's operational aircraft fleet. The role involves leading engineering solutions, managing complex projects, and ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, with 5-8 years of relevant experience for Senior Line Engineer I, and 8+ years for Senior Line Engineer II. The position requires strong project management, technical communication, and knowledge of CFRs, airworthiness design, and OEM operations. Availability for overnight shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is essential. The salary range is $97,945 to $133,540, with additional benefits and incentives.

The Senior Line Engineer at United Airlines plays a pivotal role in providing 24/7 engineering technical support for the airline’s worldwide operational aircraft fleet. This position is responsible for ensuring the timely return to service, maintaining safety, and upholding regulatory compliance. The role involves analysing and solving complex technical problems, managing projects, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Compensation for this role ranges from $97,945 to $133,540 per year, with eligibility for a $10,000 role-specific premium, bonus, and long-term incentive awards. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), and flight privileges.

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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

Senior Line Engineers are part of a service engineering team that provide 24/7 engineering technical support for United Airlines Worldwide fleet of operational aircraft to ensure the timely return to service. Provide engineering support for a wide range of aircraft systems, maintenance programs, engines as well as operational engineering functions. 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. Authors, designs, tests, and manages projects. 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 leads and develops potentially complex solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, management of project implementation, technical support, and obtaining FAA approvals as required.
• 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 operational needs, projects, and program changes/technical specification revisions.

Shifts are dependent on work location and assignment and will be designated during the interview process as required. It is important to note that shifts may change based on the needs of the operation.

Work Schedule: 7.00pm PST- 6.30am PST

In addition to base pay, this role includes a $10,000 role-specific premium, separate and additional from the listed base pay range.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or related experience in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace), related technical field or equivalent relative work experience
• Senior Line Engineer I: 5-8 years
• Senior Line 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
• Must have the ability to communicate detailed, technical information under time-bound and stressful situations.
• 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
• Must be available to work any shift including nights and weekends as well as holidays.
• 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):

• OEM Structural Repairs for Engineers Training (Boeing/Airbus) with portfolio of designing major repairs for aircraft structures; metallic or composite
• 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
• Knowledge of FARS (specifically parts 21, 25, 26, 43, 121, & 145)
• CATIA/AUTOCAD experience

The base pay range for this role is $97,945.00 to $133,540.00.
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 [Job Accommodations@united.com](mailto:Job Accommodations@united.com)

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

Senior Line Engineers are part of a service engineering team that provide 24/7 engineering technical support for United Airlines Worldwide fleet of operational aircraft to ensure the timely return to service. Provide engineering support for a wide range of aircraft systems, maintenance programs, engines as well as operational engineering functions. 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. Authors, designs, tests, and manages projects. 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 leads and develops potentially complex solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, management of project implementation, technical support, and obtaining FAA approvals as required.
• 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 operational needs, projects, and program changes/technical specification revisions.

Shifts are dependent on work location and assignment and will be designated during the interview process as required. It is important to note that shifts may change based on the needs of the operation.

Work Schedule: 7.00pm PST- 6.30am PST

In addition to base pay, this role includes a $10,000 role-specific premium, separate and additional from the listed base pay range.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or related experience in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace), related technical field or equivalent relative work experience
• Senior Line Engineer I: 5-8 years
• Senior Line 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
• Must have the ability to communicate detailed, technical information under time-bound and stressful situations.
• 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
• Must be available to work any shift including nights and weekends as well as holidays.
• 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):

• OEM Structural Repairs for Engineers Training (Boeing/Airbus) with portfolio of designing major repairs for aircraft structures; metallic or composite
• 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
• Knowledge of FARS (specifically parts 21, 25, 26, 43, 121, & 145)
• CATIA/AUTOCAD experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

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Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing engineering support for a wide range of aircraft systems, maintenance programmes, engines, and operational engineering functions.
• Play a key role in shaping maintenance programmes, configuration, and serviceability criteria to ensure safe and legal operations.
• Help drive innovation in analysing and implementing regulatory requirements and evaluating the effects of modifications or new equipment.
• Take ownership of authoring, designing, testing, and managing projects, including cost/benefit analysis and project justification.
• Deliver high-quality technical support, including communication with customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations, and failure investigations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to interface with internal and external organisations regarding specific aircraft and component issues.
• Lead efforts to coordinate work with operational groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and efficiency.
• Organise and manage priorities for assigned responsibilities to accomplish work processes and meet operational needs, projects, and technical specification revisions.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex and technical engineering and OEM documents.
• Highly detailed project development and management for regulatory compliance modifications, with overall ownership of specific systems.
• Strong communication skills for conveying detailed technical information under time-bound and stressful situations.
• Working knowledge of airline or OEM operations is required.
• Familiarity with Code of Regulations (CFRs), airworthiness design and substantiation criteria, aircraft and equipment design, and operational characteristics.
• Experience with OEM structural repairs for engineers, including Boeing/Airbus major repairs for aircraft structures, is preferred.
• Knowledge of FARS (specific parts 21, 25, 26, 43, 121, & 145) is advantageous.
• CATIA/AUTOCAD experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and technical writing ability is valued.

Education:

• A bachelor's degree or related experience in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace), or a related technical field, or equivalent relative work experience is required.