Aircraft Structures Engineer

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Description

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.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

As a senior engineer you will provide engineering technical for United Airlines’ worldwide fleet of aircraft based at or operating through GIG (Galeão International Airport) in Rio de Janeiro, with a primary focus on aircraft Structures modifications, reliability, maintenance, and operational issues. Applie engineering expertise and analytical problem-solving to evaluate aircraft and component performance, develop solutions, and establish maintenance, configuration, and serviceability criteria that support safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective operations. Analyze regulatory and OEM requirements and lead the development, implementation, and validation of fleet modifications, repairs, and reliability improvements. Serve as a technical resource for Engineering, Maintenance, and other internal and external stakeholders, providing on-site support and technical guidance for complex aircraft issues and project implementation.

• Engineering Solutions & Projects – Develops and implements engineering solutions, technical evaluations, implementation plans, and project activities for aircraft structural modifications, repairs, reliability improvements, and maintenance program changes. Supports project justification and cost/benefit evaluations and provides technical support through implementation.
• Airworthiness & Regulatory Compliance – Evaluates aircraft structural issues, modifications, repairs, and proposed solutions to ensure compliance with applicable FAA regulations, United requirements, engineering standards, and airworthiness criteria. Coordinates required technical information and approvals with appropriate internal and external organizations.
• Cross-Functional Technical Support – Coordinates with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, OEMs, suppliers, and other stakeholders to investigate technical issues, evaluate operational impacts, and implement effective solutions while supporting aircraft safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Engineering Data & Documentation – Develops engineering substantiating data, technical documentation, specifications, and other engineering deliverables supporting aircraft modifications, repairs, maintenance programs, and technical specification revisions.
• Workload & Deliverable Management – Independently organizes and prioritizes assigned responsibilities and manages engineering work activities to meet project, maintenance program, and technical deliverable requirements while following established engineering processes and procedures.
• Technical Guidance & Continuous Improvement – Provides technical guidance and knowledge sharing to other engineers and contributes to the evaluation and improvement of engineering processes, procedures, and practices.
• Structural Analysis & Problem Solving – Investigates aircraft structural and equipment issues, performs root cause analysis, and develops airworthy repair and corrective-action solutions for recurring and non-routine technical issues.
   

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical
• Active registration within CREA, to be a Legally Licensed Professional.
• Passport with US B1/B2 visa.
• More than 5 years of relevant engineering experience in aerospace, aviation, aircraft OEM, MRO, or a related industry, including experience supporting aircraft Structures engineering, maintenance, modification, repair, or reliability activities.
• Working knowledge of airline, aerospace, aircraft OEM, or MRO operations
• Knowledge of aircraft structures, materials, manufacturing processes, and aircraft operational characteristics.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and develop practical engineering solutions
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering, OEM, regulatory, and technical documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and engineering deliverables while working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English, with effective written and verbal communication skills.

 
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience with aircraft Structures ATA Chapters 51–57, 71, and 78. Experience supporting maintenance checks or engineering activities on Boeing and/or Airbus aircraft.
• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License(s
• Knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), airworthiness design and substantiation criteria, and structural modification requirements.
• Experience in and ability to develop engineering substantiating data and technical documentation.
• Knowledge or experience with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) implementation related to structural modifications
• Experience with aircraft structural analysis, repair, modification, or reliability investigations.