Avionics Engineer

Allegiant•Las Vegas, NV

3d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Avionics Engineer develops engineering solutions for repairs and modifications to the Allegiant Air aircraft fleet. The role also provides technical expertise to Line Maintenance by phone, email, and in person to support on-time fleet operations. The position may involve travel and work in varying shifts or days in a 24-hour situation. Team Members must report to their assigned trip or work location during declared national and state emergencies unless prohibited by an applicable order.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must have a valid, unexpired passport book.
Minimum five years of airline, OEM, or military avionics engineering experience.
Must meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: bachelor's degree; high school diploma plus FAA Airframe and Powerplant ratings and five years of airline/OEM/military avionics engineering experience; or high school diploma plus ten years of airline/OEM/military avionics engineering experience.
Certification in Airframe & Powerplant, FCC License, or EASA B2.
Hands-on experience working with aircraft wiring changes and/or avionics testing procedures, such as 14 CFR Part 43 and 91 system testing for altitude reporting and ATC.
Knowledge of and ability to research Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and other FARs.
Experience with Arbortext editing software, TRAX, and MS Office products.

Nice To Haves

Avionics Engineer License.
Knowledge of FAA certification and airworthiness requirements, including major/minor determination, Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), and Ops Specs.
Knowledge of Airbus and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft avionics and systems.
Knowledge of COMM, NAV, RADAR, surveillance, indication, CVR/DFDR, power distribution, avionics software, and aircraft wiring standards.
Expertise in at least one of the following areas: COMM, NAV, RADAR, surveillance, indication, CVR/DFDR, power distribution, avionics software, or aircraft wiring standards.
Knowledge of and ability to understand OEM Wiring Diagram Manuals (WDM) and schematics.

Responsibilities

Research and provide data for modifications that improve fleet reliability and comply with airworthiness regulations.
Provide oversight and engineering expertise to contracted repair agencies conducting heavy maintenance and aircraft-component repairs.
Develop Engineering Repair Orders (EROs) for avionics repairs and modifications.
Develop Engineering Orders (EOs) for modifications to aircraft avionics and electrical systems or components.
Coordinate repair plans with Materials/Purchasing, Maintenance Planning, and Maintenance Control.
Coordinate with aircraft heavy-maintenance vendors to ensure approved data is used for avionics repairs and modifications.
Assist with reliability analysis and develop reliability-improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Avionics Engineering.