Engineer - Flight Operations (Remote)

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About the role

Get 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.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of a lead engineer to develop all aspects of aircraft performance, including 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.
• 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.
• Maintain and develop airport and obstacle data, including NOTAM information and special engine-out departure procedures.
• Work with databases and modern analytics packages to improve operational safety and efficiency.
• Create and review Aircraft Performance data and perform testing in support of Runway Performance, Flight Planning, and Weight and Balance Systems.
• Provide input to development team on the function and operation of these systems.
• Maintain and support all aspects of Aircraft Performance and related data for United Airlines under the guidance of lead/Senior engineer.
• Manage Airport and Obstacle Data, including NOTAMS, for assigned airports under the guidance of the lead engineer.
• Develop and maintain tools and software applications to support operations and increase efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 2 years of experience in airline flight operations engineering or related area targeted to a specific United Airlines fleet.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible and willing to be available on-call to support operations per United Airlines CORE 4 values.
• Knowledge and interest in aircraft performance engineering, weight and balance, and airline operations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Attended Boeing and/or Airbus Performance Engineering classes.
• Good presentation skills.
• Experience in airplane performance engineering.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Python skills.
• SQL.
• Data Analytics.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $76,475.00 to $99,662.00. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Flight privileges.