Aircraft Systems Engineer

Atlas AirErlanger, KY
$86,500 - $117,000Onsite

About The Position

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us! At Atlas Air Worldwide, we’re not just an airline, we’re a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we’re built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we’re driven by purpose. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here. Position Summary: The Aircraft Systems Engineer reports to the Director, Engineering, and is responsible for the technical accuracy and reliability of Atlas Air aircraft. Additional responsibilities include the Boeing 747 aircraft systems technical accuracy and reliability in the following ATA’s- 21, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55,56, and 57. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in an Engineering discipline or an equivalent combination of formal education, on-the-job training, and/or work experience.
  • Minimum of 7-9 years in an applied engineering setting.
  • 5-12 years Airline/Aircraft Systems Engineering.
  • Strong technical skills and knowledge of Aircraft Systems and components design.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results in an airline environment.
  • Ability and passion to bring vision and innovation to the engineering function.
  • Effective collaboration skills and strategy development with peers and senior leaders.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with leadership.
  • Strict adherence to meeting scheduling deadlines and holding individuals accountable to meet customer requirements.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports.
  • Takes initiative, Sense of Ownership, Passion, Positive attitude.
  • Strong organization skills
  • Very strong problem analysis and solution skills in dealing with complex technical issues.
  • Financial analysis skills required. Clear understanding of financial systems
  • Ability to evaluate risk and make timely decisions
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with Document Management Systems.
  • Ability to identify safe, cost-effective solutions.
  • High degree of independent judgement and decision making concerning matters of significance to the company.
  • Ability to conduct business/technical briefings to internal and external representatives.
  • Ability to interface with regulatory agencies and other departments collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Issue instructions (EO’s) and documents to economically support operations and return aircraft to service in a safe, airworthy, and timely manner.
  • Develop and/or obtain approved data, acceptable data, and Alternate Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) for repairs, alterations, and modifications.
  • Report on the status of projects and issues as directed.
  • Update technical source documents as applicable to ensure accuracy.
  • Support the integration of new and previously operated aircraft.
  • Liaise with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities, outside engineering departments, regulatory personnel, and other outside agencies.
  • Participate in industry working groups, industry steering committees, industry meetings, and conferences.
  • Review the work of consultant, contract, and MRO Systems Engineers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager Aircraft Systems Engineering.
  • Evaluate Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters (SLs), and other notifications of in-service issues.
  • Develop product improvement modifications as directed by Reliability Indicators.
  • Fleet Reliability Analysis for unique systems and components.
  • Work with original equipment manufacturers on emerging issues to help ensure safety and airworthiness, but also minimize the economic impact.
  • Organize, develop, and provide all necessary Systems Engineering documentation required to complete aircraft Systems modifications and repairs within the allocated time schedule and budget allowance.
  • Establish component repair and build specifications to enhance dispatch reliability in accordance with budgetary and regulatory requirements.
  • Developing, managing, and maintaining Aging Aircraft Programs: FAR 121.1111 (EWIS) Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems Analysis, SFAR 88 - (EPAS/FTS) Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems/Fuel Tank Safety Analysis
  • Provide technical support to Technical Operations, Ground Operations, Flight Operations, and other Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings personnel.
  • Coordinate with other Engineering staff to provide 24/7 technical support.
  • Review the systems portion of the Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Program, and initiate maintenance program changes and changes to maintenance documents.

Benefits

  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • employee assistance program
  • generous paid time off
  • 401K contributions
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