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Metallurgy Engineer at United Airlines

Department: Aircraft Maintenance and Support

Compensation · Listed in posting

$83,695 – $109,004/yr

Location
San Francisco, California
Type
Full-time
Level
entry
Posted

Description

United Airlines is hiring an entry-level Aircraft Maintenance Metallurgist to support the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of aircraft and their components. The role involves analyzing aircraft materials and alloys, preparing and examining metallographic samples, performing microstructure and heat-treatment analysis, supporting shop, line, and base operations, coordinating with OEMs and other organizations, and managing technical projects and FAA approvals. A bachelor’s degree in metallurgy, material science, chemical engineering, or equivalent aviation maintenance experience, plus 0–5 years of experience, is required; prior airline experience is preferred. The base salary is $83,695.00 to $109,004.00, with medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

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