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Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.\nDescription\nGet 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.\nJob Overview and Responsibilities\nThe Flight Operations Engineer will have basic knowledge of aircraft performance\nThey 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.\nThe 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.\nThey will work with databases and modern analytics packages to improve operational safety and efficiency\nAircraft Performance on Runway Performance/Flight Planning/Weight and Balance Systems.\nCreate and review Aircraft Performance data and perform testing in support of these projects.\nProvide input to development team on the fuction and operation of these systems.\nMaintains and support all aspects of Aircraft Performance and related data for United Airlines under the guidance of lead / Senior engineer\nManages Airport and Obstacle Data, including NOTAMS, for assigned airports under the guidance of the lead engineer\nDevelops and maintains tools, software application to support operations and increase efficiency\nQualifications\nWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):\nBachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience\n2 years of experience in airline flight operations engineering or related area targeted to a specific United Airlines fleet\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nMust be flexible and willing to be available on-call to support operations per United Airlines CORE 4 values\nKnowledge and interest in aircraft performance engineering, weight and balance, and airline operations \nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship\nSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualification\nReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position\nWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):\nAttended Boeing and/ or Airbus Performance Engineering classes\nGood Presentation skills\nExperience in airplane performance engineering\nStrong Excel skills\nPython skills\nSQL\nData Analytics\nThe base pay range for this role is $76,475.00 to $99,662.00.\nThe 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.\nYou 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.\nUnited 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. 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