Senior Line Engineer: Aircraft Recovery & Flight Ops Lead

United Airlines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines in Houston is seeking a Senior Line Engineer to serve as on-site engineering authority for aircraft with significant maintenance issues, troubleshoot complex discrepancies, and drive timely return-to-service decisions.

You will work with maintenance, operations, and OEMs, interpreting data and regulatory requirements to develop repair instructions, with a focus on safety and reliability; shift work including nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of airline, OEM, or aviation engineering experience supporting operational aircraft.
• Strong knowledge of Boeing and/or Airbus systems, structures, and maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Aircraft Recovery Efforts: troubleshoot complex issues, develop repair solutions, drive return-to-service decisions.
• Support Safe and Efficient Operations: provide technical guidance during overnight/line maintenance for safe and compliant maintenance.
• Partner with Operational Teams: collaborate with Maintenance, Flight Ops, Engineering and OEMs to resolve issues while ensuring safety and reliability.
• Provide Technical Authority: interpret data, manuals, and regulatory requirements to develop repair instructions and corrective actions.
• Support Fleet Reliability Improvements: identify recurring issues and propose repair solutions to enhance fleet reliability.

Skills

AOG experience

FAA regulations

Engineering judgment

Time-critical decisions

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

AUTOCAD

Job description

United Airlines in Houston is seeking a Senior Line Engineer to serve as on-site engineering authority for aircraft with significant maintenance issues, troubleshoot complex discrepancies, and drive timely return-to-service decisions.

You will work with maintenance, operations, and OEMs, interpreting data and regulatory requirements to develop repair instructions, with a focus on safety and reliability; shift work including nights and weekends is required.