Aircraft Structures Engineer BRA

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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 Provides engineering technical support during heavy maintenance checks for the United Airlines worldwide fleet of aircraft at GIG. Engineering support will include all repair and modification issues for Structures, Systems, Interiors and Avionics. Investigate maintenance problems during base maintenance and initiate corrective actions to return aircraft to service in a safe, airworthy condition in timely manner. Provide engineering assistance to maintenance consisting of technical data research, process development, and procedure clarification and direction necessary to maintain continued airworthiness of the aircraft.

Provide technical support for base maintenance aircraft to ensure timely return to service. This includes designing and developing technical data for aircraft repairs and modifications Includes performing technical engineering substantiations through complex engineering analysis by hand and computer software programs Develop substantiating data for aircraft and equipment design / repairs through knowledge of aircraft operational characteristics, materials and processes Responsible for the investigation, root cause analysis and development of airworthy solutions for chronic aircraft issues Coordinates extensively with both internal and external organizations regarding specific aircraft and component issues to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, warranty liaison, operational reliability and efficiency Organize and manage the priorities for assigned responsibilities and accomplish the work to meet all the deliverables for base maintenance aircraft 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 Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Active registration within CREA, to be a Legally Licensed Professional Driver license category B or above Passport with US B1/B2 visa Entry level to 5 years Project management, excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and technical writing skills Must be legally authorized to work in Brazil for any employer without sponsorship Must be fluent in English and Portuguese (written and spoken) Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

Master's degree FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License(s) Maintenance check engineering experience on Boeing and/or Airbus aircraft Boeing/Airbus Structures I/II classes Boeing Composite Repair Course 1 or 787 Course

Knowledge of FARS (especially 145, 25 and 121)