Hiring: Senior Engineer - Maintenance Programs Company: United Airlines Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:59:20 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance, Systems Design About the job Experience: •Airline experience, OEM experience or operations experience in a similar industry •Operational familiarity with MSG-3 philosophy and application in the development and evolution of a maintenance program •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. Required Skills: •Analyze reliability data in conjunction with aircraft system design and OEM documentation to identify gaps in baseline maintenance programs and develop actionable recommendations to improve long-term fleet reliability •Lead the development of potentially complex, data-driven technical solutions and implementation plans, including project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and risk assessment, to improve maintenance program effectiveness and fleet reliability •Provide technical leadership through implementation, ongoing support, and coordination of FAA approvals as required •Prepare and present clear, data-supported technical recommendations to leadership and stakeholders, enabling informed decisions on maintenance program strategy, risk trade-offs and resource allocation •Coordinate work with fleet engineering peers and operational stakeholders to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and operational efficiency •Organize, prioritize, and execute assigned responsibilities to deliver maintenance program changes on schedule, ensuring analytical rigor, stakeholder alignment, and successful integration into operational processes •NOTE: This position is based at the CSC - Willis Tower, located in Chicago, IL. and considered as a hybrid work-schedule working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in office. However, that may evolve with the needs of the company. Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree or related experience in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace) or technical field •Senior Engineer I: 5-8 years •Senior Engineer II: 8 years+ •Demonstrated capacity 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, including strong verbal communication and technical writing •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 •Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification •Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position Compensation: •$100,415 - $130,758 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards •The base pay range for this role is $100,415.00 to $130,758.00. •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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!