Senior Engineer

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 Job overview and responsibilities Studies analyzes and seeks solutions to problems related to the design operation maintenance performance modification or repair of aircraft and their components in a wide variety of engineering areas including systems structures avionics components as well as powerplant and maintenance programs engineering This job requires a structured logical and analytical approach in problem solving Defines maintenance program configuration and serviceability criteria ensuring safe and legal operations Analyzes and implements regulatory requirements Evaluates the effects of modifications or new equipment on reliability and performance Evaluates the benefits of the cost impact of a fleet decision to ensure an optimum balance of cost asset utilization quality and reliability Authors designs tests and manages projects Provides on-site technical support for line and base operations Communicates with customers on technical issues work scope recommendations and failure investigations Interfaces with internal and external organizations regarding specific aircraft and component issues This position develops potentially complex solutions and implementation plans project justification cost benefit analysis management of project implementation technical support and obtaining FAA approvals as required Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure airworthiness safety regulatory compliance operational reliability and operational efficiency Organize and manage the priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work processes to meet all the deliverables for projects or maintenance program changes technical specification revisions 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 This position is for United Airlines Business Services Pvt Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc Qualifications What s needed to succeed Minimum Qualifications B S Degree in Engineering Mechanical Electrical Aerospace related technical field or equivalent relative work experience Minimum of 3 years at an engineer level or similar role elsewhere in the industry Successful candidate will have working knowledge of airline or OEM operations Knowledge of Code of Regulations CFRs airworthiness design and substantiation criteria aircraft and equipment design and operational characteristics Ability to interpret complex and technical Engineering and OEM documents Highly detailed level project development and management for regulatory compliance modifications and overall ownership of specific systems Effective communication skills Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorship Must be fluent in English 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 For Maintenance Program Engineering prefer airframe and powerplant and or E License Work within specific ATA Airline Systems Chapters Airline or Industry experience with general ATA Chapters which could encompass aircraft systems structures power plant and avionics disciplines