Aircraft Engineer Level 1

UPS

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

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 Structures 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.
• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work well with other team members.
• Must be able to demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude, be able to multi-task, and have a hands-on approach to projects.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

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

• Design repair schemes for aircraft skins, frames, components, and other mechanical aspects.
• Utilize analytical skills and mechanical aptitude while working directly with our maintenance team and vendors.
• Manage, track, and implement certification approvals from beginning to end.
• Obtain proper funding to accomplish assigned projects.
• Develop solutions to reduce cost, such as alternate repairs, material approvals, and technological improvements.
• Act as project manager for all applicable FAA and International Regulations, obtaining funding to accomplish requirements.
• Create technical work instructions for accomplishment within required timelines to maintain airworthiness compliance.
• Review and analyze aircraft data to determine areas where aircraft reliability can be improved via aircraft and component modifications, maintenance procedural changes, or other required actions.

Benefits

• Opportunities for both Experienced and Entry Level Aircraft Engineers
• Work primarily in an office environment with opportunities to travel and offer worldwide engineering support
• Coordinate and collaborate with component and aircraft manufacturers
• Develop aircraft and component repairs/modifications
• Improve overall aircraft reliability
• UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
• UPS is an equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

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