Component Engineer

Sun Country Airlines•Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, MN

9h•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Components Engineer is responsible for establishing technical programs and managing all day-to-day technical issues for aircraft components. This position has primary responsibility for technical aspects of component maintenance activity based upon Safety, FAA Regulations, Reliability, and cost of ownership issues. The Components Engineer drives commercial aircraft component repair projects and works very closely with aircraft engineering, reliability, and external vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical), related technical field or equivalent experience
2 to 5 years of engineering experience, preferably with an airline or commercial aircraft related manufacturer or repair facility
Engineering skill sets which can be applied to a range of aircraft systems, components, maintenance programs and engines
Excellent at articulating complex information to various audiences
Ability to apply principles of logic and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Must have strong customer service orientation and relationship management skills, strong project management skills; written and verbal communication skills; multi-tasking abilities; proven results-orientation; and strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles
Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority

Nice To Haves

Strong skills in MS office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Work is performed without appreciable direction. Considerable latitude is provided in determining technical objectives of assignment. High impact work requires minor review
Knowledge of FARS (especially 145, 25 and 121)
Background in engineering component maintenance support preferred

Responsibilities

Write concise technical documents (Engineering Specifications) for the testing, repair and overhaul of components to follow manufacturer documents or legal requirements
Gather relevant data, report shop findings and initiate corrective action in support of root cause determination on in-service problems or operational issues
Ability to lead and decipher large amounts of component data (removal records, shop findings, etc.) to determine root cause and possible corrective actions
Develops solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis and overall management of project implementation which can include acquiring FAA approvals and coordinate warranty recovery on SBs that are applicable
Evaluate the cost benefit impact of a fleet decision to ensure a balance of cost and assets utilization
Study, analyze, and seek solutions to production issues related to design, operation, performance, modification, or repair of components
Investigate, develop & implement repair processes, procedures for assigned components. Efficiently collaborate with various internal and external resources for developing effective repair schemes for boosting component reliability within acceptable cost parameters
Capable of interpreting various OEM technical manuals such as, but not limited to: component maintenance manuals (CMM), aircraft maintenance manuals (AMM), fault isolation manuals (FIM), component and airframe service bulletins (SB), etc.
Coordinate work with other operational groups to ensure airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability and operational efficiency.
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