Lead Aircraft Performance Engineer - RNAV/RNP & Flight Ops

United Airlines; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 95,470 - 140,030; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Principal Engineer in Montpelier to lead aviation performance initiatives. You will own RNAV/RNP engine-out strategy development and coordinate with technical pilots and flight planning teams to ensure accurate performance data across fleets.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 4+ years in airline performance engineering, and strong communication skills to educate the team and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; aerospace background preferred.
• 4 years in airline flight operations engineering or similar.
• Expert RNAV/RNP engine-out process knowledge for multiple aircraft.
• Experience with performance data development for flight manuals and dispatch.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall aircraft performance for takeoff, cruise and landing segments.
• Improve and maintain performance data for the flight guide.
• Interpret performance information for internal and external customers.
• Develop engine-out RNAV/RNP departure strategies and integrate with databases.
• Collaborate with pilots to align RNAV/RNP concepts with systems development.

Skills

RNAV/RNP design

Aircraft performance engineering

Multiaircraft type knowledge

Technical coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering degree

Job description

United Airlines is seeking a Principal Engineer in Montpelier to lead aviation performance initiatives. You will own RNAV/RNP engine-out strategy development and coordinate with technical pilots and flight planning teams to ensure accurate performance data across fleets.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 4+ years in airline performance engineering, and strong communication skills to educate the team and stakeholders.