Avionics Engineer

Sun Country Airlines • Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, MN

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Avionics Engineer is responsible for establishing technical programs and managing all day-to-day technical issues for the aircraft in the areas of avionics and associated electrical systems. This position has primary job responsibility for the technical aspects of Maintenance Engineering activity based upon Safety, FAA Regulations, Reliability, and cost of ownership issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Previous airline experience
• Proven engineering, computer, and technical knowledge experience
• Excellent at articulating complex information to various audiences
• Exceptional mathematical skills
• Ability to apply principles of logic and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to obtain an MSP SIDA Badge

Nice To Haves

• Previous Avionics Engineering experience with 737 aircraft
• Two or more years’ experience in a 121 or 135 airline engineering environment

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign all Engineering Task Cards/Authorizations to address avionics and related system repairs and alterations.
• Provide technical assistance related to aircraft fleet upgrades/modifications.
• Review and disposition avionics and aircraft electrical system Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, coordinating new technology programs, etc.
• Serve as the point of contact for vendors on technical issues relating to these avionics and aircraft electrical systems, and the establishment of procedures for coordinating and resolving technical issues with vendors.
• Coordinate with various departments to resolve and prevent aircraft electrical system deficiencies
• Review and improve maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, task cards, and service bulletins in relation to all avionics
• Any other duties assigned by management

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
• PPO and high deductible health plans
• Health savings accounts (HSA and FSA)
• Dependent Care
• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
• Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees