Lead Flight Operations Engineer – RNAV/RNP Engine-Out

United Airlines; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 95,470 - 140,030; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life, disability insurance

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a Principal Engineer to oversee aircraft overall performance and RNAV/RNP engine-out procedures for our United Airways fleet.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, extensive RNAV/RNP design experience, and strong collaboration with pilots and tech teams. You will mentor engineers, develop SIDs, and ensure compliance with FAA/ICAO standards, while supporting enterprise conferences and data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Four years of experience in airline flight operations engineering or related field.
• RNAV/RNP engine-out method development experience.
• OEM-level education in aircraft performance engineering.
• Knowledge of FAA, ICAO, and international RNAV/RNP design standards.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of aircraft overall performance, including takeoff, landing, en-route, drift-down, terrain clearance, depressurization, MEL outcomes, and ETOPS.
• Develop and maintain engine-out RNAV/RNP departure methods for all United Airways fleet aircraft, integrating them with the airport/obstacle database.
• Collaborate with Tech Pilots to achieve performance objectives and deliver training to the existing team.
• Build and maintain RNAV/RNP engine-out Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) and lead related airport and obstacle data management.
• Coordinate SID improvement requirements with the Technical Pilot organization and attend enterprise conferences.
• Mentor other engineers in RNAV/RNP engine-out development and best practices.

Skills

RNAV/RNP design

Aircraft performance engineering

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

United Airlines, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a Principal Engineer to oversee aircraft overall performance and RNAV/RNP engine-out procedures for our United Airways fleet.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, extensive RNAV/RNP design experience, and strong collaboration with pilots and tech teams. You will mentor engineers, develop SIDs, and ensure compliance with FAA/ICAO standards, while supporting enterprise conferences and data management.