Engineer I

Republic Airways•Indianapolis, IN

36d

About The Position

Assists other departments with repair, development and research of engineering issues. Ensures engineering documentation is issued in a timely manner for compliance to meet aircraft repair time frames.

Requirements

FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
1+ years of Line or Heavy Aircraft Maintenance experience with demonstrated working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 121, 145, and 25 in an Engineering or Technical Service department
Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Aviation/Aerospace Engineering or Maintenance, or related technical field
Training in Six Sigma or Lean processes

Responsibilities

Assists departments with issues related to one or more engineering areas.
Monitors fleet operational health and incorporates solutions to maintain fleet health levels.
Collects data and generates technical reports, as assigned. Updates and revises data within the supplemental manual sets from collected data.
Assists in the development of process improvement, cost estimates and design plans.
Creates, reviews, and approves shop visits and work scopes for repair and/or overhaul.
Coordinates with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Engineering department for repairs and technical assistance.
Provides engineering support for line and heavy maintenance to include minor repair authorizations, parts and materials substitutions, repairs, and reports.
Reviews Airworthiness Directives (AD) and Service Bulletins (SB) for applicability. Develops Engineering data to accomplish modifications in response to ADs, SBs, Service Information Letters, etc.
Responds to requests for engineering assistance to obtain or develop approved engineering data when such data is not in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Structure Repair Manual, or other FAA approved documents.
Interacts with applicable departments to define, maintain, and optimize the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program.
Assists in minimizing costs and aircraft out-of-service time relative to area of responsibility.
Performs other duties as assigned.