Avionics Engineer

Allegiant•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Avionics Engineer develops engineering solutions to repair and modify Allegiant Air aircraft and provides technical expertise to Line Maintenance by phone, email, and in person to support on-time fleet operations. The role researches and develops modifications for fleet reliability and airworthiness compliance, oversees contracted repair agencies, and prepares engineering documentation for avionics repairs and modifications. It coordinates repair plans with internal teams and heavy-maintenance vendors, and assists with reliability analysis and improvement initiatives. Other duties may be assigned by the Manager of Avionics Engineering. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma with either an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating and five years of relevant experience, or ten years of relevant experience. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, pass a criminal background check, and hold a valid, unexpired passport book. The role may involve various shifts or days in a 24-hour operating environment, occasional travel, and reporting to work during declared emergencies unless prohibited by law or order.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or high school diploma plus an A&P rating and five years of airline/OEM/military avionics engineering experience, or high school diploma plus ten years of such experience.
At least five years of airline, OEM, or military avionics engineering experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Valid, unexpired passport book required.
Hands-on experience with aircraft wiring changes and/or avionics testing procedures, such as 14 CFR Parts 43 and 91 system testing for altitude reporting and ATC.
Knowledge of and ability to research Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and other Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
Experience with Arbortext editing software, TRAX, and Microsoft Office products.
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P), FCC license, or EASA B2 certification.

Nice To Haves

Avionics Engineer License.
Knowledge of FAA certification and airworthiness requirements, including major/minor determination, Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs), and Operations Specifications (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 (WDMs) and schematics.

Responsibilities

Research and provide data for aircraft modifications that improve fleet reliability and comply with airworthiness regulations.
Provide oversight and engineering expertise to contracted repair agencies performing 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 development of reliability-improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Avionics Engineering.