Engineer - Maintenance Programs

The Maintenance Programs Engineer role provides engineering and problem-solving support to maintain routine programs that support safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. The position focuses on developing and implementing maintenance program solutions in coordination with fleet engineering teams and operational groups.

Location

Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Salary

USD 83,695 - 109,004 per year

Role Summary

The Maintenance Programs Engineer delivers support for routine maintenance programs that help promote airworthiness and reliability. The role develops maintenance program solutions, collaborates with fleet engineering teams, and coordinates with operational groups to support regulatory alignment and efficient aircraft operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance program solutions and implementation plans, including project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation.
• Organize and manage priorities for assigned responsibilities and complete work processes to meet all deliverables for aircraft projects.
• Coordinate with other operational groups to support airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or related experience.
• Engineering or a technical field.
• Engineer I: 0 to 3 years of experience.
• Engineer II: 3 to 5 years of experience.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and support detailed project management for regulatory compliance modifications.
• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of an interview required to meet job qualification.
• Reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrates understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving.
• Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Accident & Disability
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Flight privileges