Senior Line Engineer

May 7, 2026

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Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. 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. <h2>Description</h2>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.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><h2>Job overview and responsibilities<o:p></o:p></h2>Senior Line Engineers are part of a service engineering team that provide 24/7 engineering technical support for United Airlines Worldwide fleet of operational aircraft to ensure the timely return to service. Provide engineering support for a wide range of aircraft systems, maintenance programs, engines as well as operational engineering functions. Studies, analyzes, and seeks solutions to problems related to the design, operation, maintenance, performance, modification, or repair of aircraft, and their components. Uses 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. Communicates with customers on technical issues, work scope recommendations, and failure investigations. Interfaces with internal and external organizations regarding specific aircraft and component issues.<o:p></o:p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">This position leads and develops potentially complex solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, management of project implementation, technical support, and obtaining FAA approvals as required.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and operational efficiency.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Organize and manage the priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work processes to meet all the deliverables for operational needs, projects, and program changes/technical specification revisions.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>Shifts are dependent on work location and assignment and will be designated during the interview process as required. It is important to note that shifts may change based on the needs of the operation.<o:p></o:p>Work Schedule: 7.00pm PST- 6.30am PSTIn addition to base pay, this role includes a $10,000 role-specific premium, separate and additional from the listed base pay range. <h2>Qualifications</h2>What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):<o:p></o:p><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Bachelor's degree or related experience in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace), related technical field or equivalent relative work experience<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Senior Line Engineer I: 5-8 years<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Senior Line Engineer II: 8 years +<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Ability to interpret complex and technical Engineering and OEM documents.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Highly detailed level project development and management for regulatory compliance modifications, and overall ownership of specific systems<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Must have the ability to communicate detailed, technical information under time-bound and stressful situations.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Successful candidate will have working knowledge of airline or OEM operations.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Knowledge of Code of Regulations (CFRs), airworthiness design and substantiation criteria, aircraft and equipment design and operational characteristics<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Must be available to work any shift including nights and weekends as well as holidays.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;">Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><h2>What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):<o:p></o:p></h2><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">OEM Structural Repairs for Engineers Training (Boeing/Airbus) with portfolio of designing major repairs for aircraft structures; metallic or composite<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Work within specific ATA Airline Chapters<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Airline or Industry experience with general ATA Chapters which could encompass, aircraft systems, structures, power plant and avionics disciplines<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Excellent communication and technical writing ability<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">Knowledge of FARS (specifically parts 21, 25, 26, 43, 121, & 145)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;">CATIA/AUTOCAD experience<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></li></ul> The base pay range for this role is $97,945.00 to $133,540.00. 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 <a href="mailto:JobAccommodations@united.com" target="_blank">JobAccommodations@united.com</a>

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