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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\nAt 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.\nJob overview and responsibilities\nThe Senior Line Engineer serves as the on-site engineering authority for aircraft experiencing significant maintenance issues that threaten operational reliability and on-time performance. Working directly alongside maintenance technicians, Operations, and Engineering teams, this role provides real-time technical leadership to troubleshoot complex aircraft discrepancies, develop safe and compliant repair solutions, and expedite the return of aircraft to service. As a critical operational resource, the Senior Line Engineer balances safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while minimizing disruptions to the airline's network. This role requires strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced airport environment.\nLead Aircraft Recovery Efforts - Provide immediate engineering support for aircraft out-of-service events by troubleshooting complex technical issues, developing repair solutions, and driving timely return-to-service decisions.\nSupport Safe and Efficient Operations - Serve as the engineering liaison during overnight and line maintenance activities, providing technical guidance that enables safe, compliant, and efficient aircraft maintenance across the operation.\nPartner with Operational Teams - Work closely with Maintenance, Maintenance Control, Flight Operations, Engineering, and OEMs to resolve critical aircraft issues while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability.\nProvide Technical Authority - Interpret engineering data, aircraft manuals, and regulatory requirements to develop and approve repair instructions, engineering dispositions, and corrective actions for in-service aircraft.\nSupport Fleet Reliability Improvements - Leverage firsthand operational experience to identify recurring aircraft issues and maintenance trends, providing recommendations and proposed repair solutions to Fleet Engineering teams to enhance fleet reliability and reduce future operational disruptions.\nIn addition to base pay, this role includes a $10,000 role-specific premium, separate and additional from the listed base pay range.\n\nQualifications\nWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):\nBachelor's degree or related experience in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace), related technical field or equivalent relative work experience\nSenior Line Engineer I: 5-8 years\nSenior Line Engineer II: 8 years +\n5+ years of airline, OEM, or aviation engineering experience supporting operational aircraft.\nAdvanced knowledge of Boeing and/or Airbus aircraft systems, structures, and maintenance practices.\nDemonstrated experience supporting Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events and operational aircraft recovery.\n\nStrong knowledge of FAA regulations, continued airworthiness requirements, and engineering authorization processes.\n\nDemonstrated ability to make sound engineering decisions in time-critical operational environments.\n\nDetailed knowledge of commercial aircraft systems, structures, avionics, or powerplant systems, with an emphasis on structural background\n\nWorking knowledge of FAA regulations, continued airworthiness requirements, and aircraft maintenance practices.\n\nAbility to interpret and apply engineering drawings, maintenance manuals, OEM documentation, and technical data\n\nMust be available to work any shift including nights and weekends as well as holidays\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):\nSpecific ATA experience\nOEM Structural Repairs for Engineers Training (Boeing/Airbus) with portfolio of designing major repairs for aircraft structures; metallic or composite\nWork within specific ATA Airline Chapters\nAirline or Industry experience with general ATA Chapters which could encompass, aircraft systems, structures, power plant and avionics disciplines\nExcellent communication and technical writing ability\nKnowledge of FARS (specifically parts 21, 25, 26, 43, 121, & 145)\nCATIA/AUTOCAD experience\nThe base pay range for this role is $100,415.00 to $130,758.00.\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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