Engineer - Flight Operations (Remote)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. United Airlines scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Description
Get ready for a career at the leading edge of the airline industry! Our Flight Operations team works hard to connect people and unite the world safely, reliably and efficiently every single day. From industry leadership and pioneering technologies to next-level training - our Flight Ops team hires, trains, qualifies and supports the best pilots in the industry. The moments we share in the air and on the ground with our customers and our colleagues make United a special place to work and a great way to fly, together.
Job Overview and Responsibilities
The Flight Operations Engineer will have basic knowledge of aircraft performance
They will work under the guidance of a lead engineer to develop all aspects of aircraft performance which may include takeoff and landing performance, enroute performance, driftdown, terrain clearance, decompression, ETOPS, MEL performance effects, Weight and Balance engineering, and development of performance data in support of company flight manuals.
The flight operations engineer will support development of performance software applications, analysis for new stations, markets, and fleets, tools to increase operational efficiency, and support of all internal and external customers in the interpretation and analysis of aircraft performance data, maintaining and developing airport and obstacle data, including NOTAM information and special engine-out departure procedures.
They will work with databases and modern analytics packages to improve operational safety and efficiency
- Aircraft Performance on Runway Performance/Flight Planning/Weight and Balance Systems.
- Create and review Aircraft Performance data and perform testing in support of these projects.
- Provide input to development team on the fuction and operation of these systems.
- Maintains and support all aspects of Aircraft Performance and related data for United Airlines under the guidance of lead / Senior engineer
- Manages Airport and Obstacle Data, including NOTAMS, for assigned airports under the guidance of the lead engineer
- Develops and maintains tools, software application to support operations and increase efficiency
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
- 2 years of experience in airline flight operations engineering or related area targeted to a specific United Airlines fleet
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be flexible and willing to be available on-call to support operations per United Airlines CORE 4 values
- Knowledge and interest in aircraft performance engineering, weight and balance, and airline operations
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- 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):
- Attended Boeing and/ or Airbus Performance Engineering classes
- Good Presentation skills
- Experience in airplane performance engineering
- Strong Excel skills
- Python skills
- SQL
- Data Analytics
The base pay range for this role is $76,475.00 to $99,662.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [email protected]