United Airlines – Lead Engineer – Airfield and Airspace Simulation – USA

Job title: Lead Engineer - Airfield and Airspace Simulation

Company: United Airlines

Job description: There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

Our Network Operations team works around the clock running United’s global operation, safely, reliably and efficiently. From dispatching and routing our fleet to coordinating with maintenance line planning and crew scheduling, this team makes caring connections with our internal customers and ultimately, United’s customers. From pushback to landing, the Network Operations team is the eyes and ears on the ground no matter where in the world your United flight takes you.

Key Responsibilities:

The airfield/airspace simulation model practitioner creates fast-time simulation models of United's hubs, line stations, and routes through an iterative process of data collection, data analysis, data processing, stakeholder engagement and simulation modeling. The airfield/airspace simulation models will be used to support United growth plans along with resolving impacts of gate, airfield, airspace, operational and/or network changes to United's airport operations.
• Collects, analyzes and disseminates airfield operational data through various electronic databases, field verification surveys and consultation with collaborators
• Builds and refines digital models of airports and related airspace, to include aircraft movement and non-movement areas, gate areas, remote parking areas and arrival/departure procedures for each modeled airport
• Provides data-driven decision-making support through simulation modeling of proposed airfield construction, new runway construction, airspace redesign proposals, gating proposals, taxi flow changes and Network-driven demand changes
• Leads the analysis and data processing of raw simulation model outputs
• Data analysis will include quantifying raw simulation outputs and interpretation of the data to support decision making
• Prepares and presents written reports for complex simulation modeling studies, which includes presenting technical information to senior leadership and internal/external collaborators

Qualifications

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or aviation management; or a field that provides a great foundation for airfield simulation modeling or equivalent related experience
• 3 - 5 years related work experience
• 2+ years of experience working with fast-time simulation modeling specific to airspace and airside operations
• Familiarity with Air Traffic Control procedures
• Familiarity with airline operating procedures
• Airport Master Planning
• Comprehensive understanding of and ability to use simulation modeling software (AirTOP, TAAM, SIMMOD, etc.)
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to distill sophisticated technical analyses in a clear, concise manner
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal/external collaborators
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willing and able to travel up to 10%
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• 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 in engineering, computer science, or aviation management; or a field that provides a great foundation for airfield simulation modeling
• 4+ years of experience working with fast-time simulation modeling specific to airspace and airside operations
• Experience with computer programming languages and statistical analysis tools

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.

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Location: USA

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