Avionics & System Engineer

Allegiant•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Avionics & System Engineer develops engineering solutions for aircraft system repairs, in-service modifications, and improvements across Allegiant Air’s fleet, including avionics, landing gear, hydraulics, and bleed systems. The role provides technical support to Line Maintenance by phone, email, and in person to help ensure on-time fleet operations. It also supports reliability initiatives and manages assigned engineering projects. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related discipline, or qualifying combinations of high school education, certification, and aircraft systems engineering experience. The engineer must be authorized to work in the United States, pass a criminal background check, and hold a valid, unexpired passport book. The role involves collaboration across Engineering and other teams, travel to OEM and vendor locations, and work in flight-line and maintenance-shop environments. Team Members may be required to report to their assigned work location during declared national or state emergencies unless prohibited by government order.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986 and pass a criminal background check.
Must hold a valid, unexpired passport book.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, engineering sciences, mechanical, aeronautics, or a related discipline; or a high school diploma/GED plus FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification and at least five years of airline, OEM, or military aircraft systems engineering experience; or a high school diploma/GED plus ten years of such experience.
Knowledge of OEM Service Bulletins (SB), Airworthiness Directives (AD), Supplemental Type Certificates (STC), FAA regulations, and Components Maintenance Manuals (CMM).
Ability to interpret and apply OEM wiring and schematic diagram manuals.
Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, aircraft wiring changes, and/or aircraft systems testing procedures such as 14 CFR Part 23 and 91 system testing.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively within and outside the Engineering department and meet stakeholder expectations.
Ability to take ownership of projects through completion, including conducting aircraft surveys, identifying and implementing technical solutions, and liaising with Allegiant teams and OEMs.
Ability to develop engineering standards, troubleshooting instructions, and training materials for repetitive or nonconventional problems.
Proficiency with TRAX, Arbortext editing software, and Microsoft Office products.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to OEM and vendor locations, attend conferences, and support Line Maintenance.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability and willingness to work in flight-line and maintenance-shop environments and wear required PPE, including high-visibility clothing, ear protection, and safety glasses.
Regular attendance is required.
Ability to perform duties that may require standing, sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and using hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, printer, and phone.
Ability to work in confined areas and sit at a computer terminal for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER), ODA Unit Member, Airframe & Powerplant Certificate, Pilot License, FCC License, or EASA B2 – Avionics Engineer License.
Knowledge of Airbus and Boeing B737 aircraft systems and avionics.
Familiarity with air conditioning, aircraft software, hydraulics, landing gear, fuel systems, power distribution, and aircraft wiring standards; expertise in at least one of these areas is preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of FAA certification and airworthiness requirements, including major/minor alteration determinations, Supplemental Type Certificates (STC), and Ops Specs.

Responsibilities

Research and provide data to support aircraft modifications that improve fleet reliability and ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations.
Provide oversight and engineering expertise to contracted repair agencies performing heavy maintenance and aircraft-component repairs.
Develop Engineering Orders (EO) and Engineering Repair Orders (ERO) for aircraft-system repairs and modifications.
Coordinate engineering project plans with Materials/Purchasing, Maintenance Planning, and Maintenance Control.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organizations to ensure approved data is used for aircraft-system repairs and modifications.
Assist with reliability analysis and develop reliability improvement initiatives.
Model Allegiant’s customer service standards through personal actions and when providing direction.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Avionics and Systems Engineering.