Maintenance Programs Engineer - Global Travel & Fleet

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flight privileges

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Maintenance Programs Engineer to deliver maintenance programs and support to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency. You will work with fleet engineering to mitigate technical failures while balancing cost and asset utilization.

The role emphasizes reliability and aircraft availability, with opportunities to influence fleet decisions and implement program improvements across the operation.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and manage regulatory modifications.
• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of interview to meet job qualifications.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develops maintenance program solutions, cost/benefit analysis, and project implementation.
• Organizes and manages priorities to meet aircraft project deliverables.
• Coordinates with other groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, and reliability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Verbal communication

AI tool literacy

Education

Engineering or technical field

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Job description

United Airlines is seeking a Maintenance Programs Engineer to deliver maintenance programs and support to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency. You will work with fleet engineering to mitigate technical failures while balancing cost and asset utilization.

The role emphasizes reliability and aircraft availability, with opportunities to influence fleet decisions and implement program improvements across the operation.