Engineer Aircraft Communications - Long Island City, NY

VetJobs•New York, NY

8d•$77,000 - $133,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer, Aircraft Communications supports the operational reliability of aircraft communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems across assigned fleet types. Reporting to the Manager, Aircraft Communications & Surveillance, the role monitors system performance, analyzes operational data, troubleshoots issues, conducts technical investigations, and develops tools that support aircraft and ground communication systems. Areas of responsibility include ACARS, CPDLC, FANS, SATCOM, datalink services, avionics communication systems, and supporting ground systems. The Engineer helps ensure these systems remain reliable, comply with regulatory requirements, and align with JetBlue’s operational, safety, and business objectives. The role also supports testing and implementation of communications technologies, avionics software, system enhancements, fleet modifications, and communications system integrations. It provides application lifecycle support for operational tools and systems, and uses AI tools, automation, and emerging technologies to improve engineering workflows and operational efficiency while validating results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or a high school diploma/GED with at least four years of relevant work experience and demonstrated capability to perform the job responsibilities.
Three years of experience in an aviation or technical role, or related experience.
Available for occasional overnight travel (30%).
Currently possess a valid passport or equivalent travel authorization for travel in and out of the United States.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located; U.S. work authorization is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
Regular attendance and punctuality; potential need to work flexible hours and respond on short notice.
Must maintain a professional appearance and be an appropriate fit with JetBlue’s values and culture.
The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process disqualifies a candidate from consideration.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting airline aircraft communications, datalink, or avionics systems.
Experience with ACARS, CPDLC, FANS, SATCOM, or other CNS technologies.
Experience configuring or maintaining aircraft operational databases, messaging, or electronic operational content.
Experience with data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools such as Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
Experience with application development, scripting, automation, databases, or systems integration.
Experience with airline operational, maintenance, or communications platforms such as SITA AIRCOM, CAE OpsComm, TRAX, or equivalent systems.
Knowledge of airline operations, aircraft systems, and regulatory requirements related to communications and surveillance.
FAA Pilot Certificate, Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, or equivalent aviation experience.
Experience developing technical task cards, engineering instructions, or aircraft maintenance documentation.
Experience using AI to support software development, scripting, automation, data analysis, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

Maintain and support aircraft operational messaging and datalink systems, including ACARS, CPDLC, FANS, SATCOM, ADS-B, and ADS-C.
Develop, maintain, and validate aircraft operational databases, configuration data, and electronic operational content for communications systems.
Design, develop, and maintain internal applications, scripts, automated workflows, dashboards, and analytical tools to improve operational efficiency, system visibility, and data quality.
Monitor communications system performance and investigate operational issues, message failures, system anomalies, pilot reports, and avionics-related discrepancies.
Analyze operational and technical data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
Support regulatory compliance through audits, system performance monitoring, and maintenance of required aircraft and ground system registrations and configurations.
Coordinate with internal departments, regulatory authorities, manufacturers, service providers, and vendors to resolve operational issues and support system reliability.
Support testing, implementation, and deployment of communications technologies, avionics software, system enhancements, and operational capabilities.
Provide technical expertise for fleet modifications, software updates, operational procedures, and communications system integrations.
Provide application lifecycle support, including maintenance, troubleshooting, user support, defect resolution, and continuous improvement.
Use AI tools, automation, and emerging technologies to improve engineering workflows, analysis, application development, and operational efficiency, validating results appropriately.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, and be available for flexible hours or short-notice responses when needed.
Promote safety and report safety or security concerns, issues, incidents, and hazards through available reporting channels.