Aircraft Structures Engineer BRA

United Airlines; Conservatória; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Structures Engineer to support the World Fleet at GIG, focusing on structural modifications, reliability, maintenance, and serviceability. You will work with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and external partners to ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance for the global fleet.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CREA registration, and fluency in English and Portuguese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or related)
• Active CREA registration (Legally Licensed Professional)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze technical problems and develop practical solutions
• Experience with cross-functional teams and multiple priorities
• Knowledge of FAA/EASA/Brazilian aviation regulatory concepts (as applicable)

Responsibilities

• Develops engineering solutions, plans, evaluations, cost analyses, and project activities for modifications and repairs.
• Ensures airworthiness and regulatory compliance with FAA, United requirements, and engineering standards.
• Develops substantiating data, technical documentation, specifications for modifications and maintenance.
• Coordinates with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, OEMs, suppliers, and stakeholders to implement solutions.
• Supports reliability improvements and operational efficiency through root cause analysis.
• Manages assigned workload and ensures timely delivery of technical specifications.
• Investigates structural issues, performs root-cause analysis, and proposes airworthy repair actions.

Skills

English fluency

Portuguese fluency

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical writing

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical)

Active CREA registration

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

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.

Provide engineering technical support for the United Airlines worldwide fleet of aircraft based at GIG, with a focus on structural modifications, reliability, maintenance, repairs, and serviceability. Structures Engineers analyze and resolve complex technical issues related to aircraft design, operation, maintenance, performance, modification, and repair using a structured, logical, and analytical approach. The role supports the development and implementation of engineering solutions that maintain aircraft safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Engineers also help define aircraft configuration and serviceability criteria while ensuring applicable regulatory and United requirements are met. The role works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and external partners to develop and implement effective structural solutions.

• Engineering Solutions & Projects – Develops and supports engineering solutions, implementation plans, technical evaluations, cost/benefit analyses, and project activities for modifications, repairs, and reliability improvements.
• Airworthiness & Regulatory Compliance – Evaluates structural issues and proposed solutions to ensure compliance with applicable FAA regulations, United requirements, engineering standards, and airworthiness criteria.
• Engineering Data & Documentation – Develops engineering substantiating data, technical documentation, specifications, and other engineering deliverables supporting aircraft modifications, repairs, and maintenance
• Cross-Functional Coordination – Coordinates with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, OEMs, suppliers, and other stakeholders to investigate issues and implement technical solutions.
• Reliability & Continuous Improvement – Supports identification and resolution of recurring structural issues and opportunities to improve aircraft reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• Workload & Deliverables – Manages assigned workload and priorities to meet project, maintenance program, and technical specification deliverables while following established engineering processes.
• Structural Analysis & Problem Solving – Investigates aircraft structural issues, performs root cause analysis, and develops or supports airworthy repair and corrective‑action solutions.

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• Engineering, preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.
• Active registration within CREA, to be a Legally Licensed Professional
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles, structural analysis, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and develop logical, practical solutions.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering data, technical documentation, and applicable regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Entry level to 5 years
• Project management, excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and technical writing skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in Brazil for any employer without sponsorship
• Must be fluent in English and Portuguese (written and spoken)
• 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):

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting aircraft Structures Engineering, maintenance, modification, repair, or reliability activities.
• Experience with aircraft Structures ATA Chapters 51–57, 71, and 78.
• Airline, aerospace, aircraft OEM, MRO, or aviation engineering experience
• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) certificate
• Knowledge of Boeing and/or Airbus aircraft and associated structural systems.
• Knowledge of aircraft structural analysis, repair, modification, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), particularly Parts 25, 121, and 145.
• Experience developing engineering substantiating data and technical documentation.
• Experience with root cause analysis and aircraft reliability investigations.