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Principal Engineer, Technical Operations at United Airlines

Compensation

$129,675 – $168,794/yr

Type
Full-time
Level
lead/mgmt
Posted

Description

United Airlines is hiring a Principal Engineer for Technical Operations with a player-coach scope that combines hands-on engineering ownership of aircraft, powerplant, cabins/interiors, systems, maintenance programs, or service engineering with leadership of a 3-7 engineer team. The role focuses on technical reviews, operational support, project and issue status presentation, and coordination with OEMs, FAA, and other external entities, with a strong emphasis on avionics systems and regulatory compliance.

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