Systems and Powerplant Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Engineer is responsible for technical standards and reliability of airframe, engines, systems, APU's, components, and accessories. Plans, coordinates, directs, and performs engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to airframe, engines, systems, APU's, components and accessories as well as field or shop equipment as might be necessary. Establishes root cause analysis and remedies for wear, malfunctions, or premature removals. Analyzes and evaluates aircraft and associated equipment proposals. Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required publications. The Engineer prepares engineering orders and repair specification packages for products based on approved data. This position reports to the Manager of Engineering.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

• Provide technical assistance to operational departments and repair providers to support aircraft operations, engine repairs and/or maintenance.
• Review aircraft reliability data and implements corrective actions via engineering modification and/or repair documents in support of achieving aircraft technical dispatch reliability (TDR) goals.
• Establish build standards and specifications for engines, APUs and components.
• Develop and issues engineering orders to accomplish major and minor repairs, modifications and alterations to airframe, engines, systems, APU's, components, and accessories.
• Manage and issue changes made to company maintenance procedures specified in the manufacturers' manuals by Engineering Technical Notice ETN's.
• Manage and issue company special maintenance actions by Fleet Campaign Directives.
• Develop engineering procedures, standards, and process specifications to comply with Airworthiness Directives and other regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate damaged airframe, engines, systems, APU's, components, and accessories and provide solutions beyond the applicable manual limitations in accordance with regulatory and original equipment manufacturer requirements.
• Identify new technologies that will improve operational performance and reliability.
• Review Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and other service documents to determine applicability.
• Perform cost benefit analysis to determine effectiveness of proposed modifications.
• Coordinate engineering functions with regulatory agencies as required for approval for major repairs and alterations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Science or Engineering, and/or Certification in Aviation (e.g. A & P license) with relevant experience.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and resolving maintenance and system issues.
• Working knowledge of schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiar with FAA Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Supplemental Type Certificates Fleet specific OEM Manuals.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Working knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance tracking programs necessary to perform job functions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal and social skills to build a good rapport. Maintain communication with all parties involved on a project.
• Positive and professional demeanor. Great team player.
• Solid judgment along with decision-making skills.
• Organized self-starter who understands how to prioritize tasks and is meticulous in record keeping.
• Time management skills and the ability to deliver to deadlines.
• Possess and maintain a valid drivers license and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets Amerijet's insurance standards.
• Pass a ten (10) years criminal record background check for SIDA badge.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Maintenance and/or engineering experience, preferably with Boeing 767 aircraft.
• Experience with Trax or eMRO software.
• Interact effectively with executives, management, vendors, and staff to meet corporate objectives.
• Recognize, prioritize, and organize workload accordingly.
• Demonstrate ability and resourcefulness.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will not have direct reports but may require training of new/existing team members.

Language Skills:

The employee must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to be able to effectively present information, respond to questions, and proficiently write reports and business correspondence.

Physical Activities and Requirements of the Position:

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Exerts up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally for office supplies and equipment.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing. The role frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, moving throughout the facility, and using hands and arms to handle, reach, and manipulate objects. Light physical exertion may be required. The employee must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities under pressure. Domestic and international travel, as well as occasional overtime, may be required based on business needs.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Acknowledgment:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, and skills required of an employee in this position. Amerijet International Airlines, Inc.reserves the right to request that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example, by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, corporate reorganization, or technical development). Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. also reserves the right to revise this job description.