Aircraft Engineer Level 1

UPS • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

UPS Airlines is one of the largest international cargo airlines in the world servicing over 800 destinations worldwide. We are a Customer First, People Led, Innovation Driven company. We offer opportunities for both Experienced and Entry Level Aircraft Engineers. Candidates will work primarily in an office environment with opportunities to travel and offer worldwide engineering support. Examples include assignments with aircraft maintenance facilities and other locations as required to support project activity. UPS Aircraft Engineers regularly interface with Boeing, Airbus, various component manufacturers, repair & overhaul facilities, and other outside agencies.
As an Aircraft Systems Engineer for UPS Airlines, you will develop engineering solutions that support implementation of safety, reliability and airworthiness policies and procedures. You will be challenged to develop cost-effective standards and recommendations that meet company aircraft specifications through coordination and collaboration with component and aircraft manufacturers.
You will have the opportunity to use your engineering skills and judgment to develop aircraft and component repairs/modifications, as well as work with manufacturers to improve overall aircraft reliability as a project manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree – Mechanical, Aerospace, or other equivalent engineering degree.
• Ability to work different shifts, which can include nights and weekends when required.
• Legally Authorized to permanently work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Will not require sponsorship in order to maintain employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Flexibility to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency in technical analysis and working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations or certification requirements.
• Prior Airline or Maintenance Repair Overhaul Facility experience.
• 3 to 5 years of aviation experience.

Responsibilities

• Aircraft Modifications and Maintenance:
• Systems Engineers for UPS Airlines have opportunities to design repair schemes for components, and other mechanical aspects of the aircraft. You will utilize your analytical skills and mechanical aptitude while working directly with our maintenance team and vendors.
• You will manage, track, and implement projects from beginning to end. This will include obtaining proper funding to accomplish assigned projects.
• You will develop solutions to reduce cost. Examples include alternate repairs, material approvals and technological improvements.
• Reliability project development and implementation:
• Review and analyze aircraft data to determine areas where aircraft reliability can be improved via aircraft and component modifications, maintenance procedural changes or other actions required.
• Reviewing FAA and International Regulations for applicability to UPS:
• For all applicable regulations, you will act as project manager and obtain funding to accomplish the requirements. You will also create technical work instructions for accomplishment within required timelines in order to maintain airworthiness compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level