Engineer- Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)

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Description

Find your future at United!

We’re reinventing what our industry looks like and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a broad spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to help your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

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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 ensure our planes are well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our aircraft, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Key Responsibilities

As an Engineer – Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) and Owner-Operated Produced Parts (OOPP) on the Technical Operations Engineering team, you will partner with suppliers and internal teams to develop alternative materials and solutions that reduce cost, improve reliability, and enhance fleet performance.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Analyze and resolve PMA parts design, operation, maintenance, performance, and reliability issues.
• Define maintenance program requirements while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Evaluate regulatory requirements and assess the impact of modifications on fleet reliability and performance
• Lead design and implementation projects, including technical support and FAA PMA/OOPP approval processes
• Provide on-site technical support for both line and base maintenance operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency
• Partner with suppliers to integrate FAA-approved materials into company technical manuals
• Develop solutions for reliability issues related to aircraft systems, components, and maintenance programs
  
  

Location: This position is based at CSC – Willis Tower in Chicago, IL and follows a hybrid schedule (3 days in office).

Qualifications

What’s Needed to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace) or related field, or equivalent experience
• 0–5 years of engineering experience, preferably within airline or OEM operations
• Working knowledge of CFRs, airworthiness criteria, and technical documentation
• Ability to manage complex projects and communicate technical information effectively
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the role
  
  

What Will Help You Propel from the Pack (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with reverse engineering and aircraft parts certification (e.g., TSO, PMA, STC)
• Familiarity with certification technical documents, engineering drawings, and data
  
  

The base pay range for this role is $83,695.00 to $109,004.00.

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 JobAccommodations@united.com