Engineer

Amerijet International

About The Position

The Engineer is responsible for technical standards and reliability of airframe, engines, systems, APU’s, components, and accessories. Plans, coordinates, directs, and performs engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to airframe, engines, systems, APU’s, components and accessories as well as field or shop equipment as might be necessary. Establishes root cause analysis and remedies for wear, malfunctions, or premature removals. Analyzes and evaluates aircraft and associated equipment proposals. Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required publications. The Engineer prepares engineering orders and repair specification packages for products based on approved data. This position reports to the Director of Technical Services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Science or Engineering, and/or Certification in Aviation (E.g. A & P license) with relevant experience.
Familiarity with troubleshooting and resolving maintenance and system issues.
Working knowledge of schematics and wiring diagrams.
Familiar with FAA Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Supplemental Type Certificates Fleet specific OEM Manuals.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Working knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance tracking programs necessary to perform job functions.
Excellent oral, written, and communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal and social skills to build a good rapport. Maintain communication with all parties involved on a project.
Positive and professional demeanor. Great team player.
Solid judgment along with decision-making skills.
Organized self-starter who understands how to prioritize tasks and is meticulous in record keeping.
Time management skills and the ability to deliver to deadlines.
Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets Amerijet’s insurance standards.
Pass a ten (10) years criminal record background check for SIDA badge.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of engineering experience, preferably with Boeing 767 aircraft.
Interact effectively with executives, management, vendors, and staff to meet corporate objectives.
Recognize, prioritize and organize workload accordingly.
Demonstrate ability and resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to operational departments and repair providers to support aircraft operations, engine repairs and/or maintenance.
Review aircraft reliability data and implements corrective actions via engineering modification and/or repair documents in support of achieving aircraft technical dispatch reliability (TDR) goals.
Establish build standards and specifications for engines, APUs and components.
Develop and issues engineering orders to accomplish major and minor repairs, modifications and alterations to airframe, engines, systems, APU’s, components, and accessories.
Manage and issue changes made to company maintenance procedures specified in the manufacturers' manuals by Engineering Technical Notice ETN's.
Manage and issue company special maintenance actions by Fleet Campaign Directives.
Develop engineering procedures, standards, and process specifications to comply with Airworthiness Directives and other regulatory requirements.
Evaluate damaged airframe, engines, systems, APU’s, components, and accessories and provide solutions beyond the applicable manual limitations in accordance with regulatory and original equipment manufacturer requirements.
Identify new technologies that will improve operational performance and reliability.
Review Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and other service documents to determine applicability.
Perform cost benefit analysis to determine effectiveness of proposed modifications.
Coordinate engineering functions with regulatory agencies as required for approval for major repairs and alterations.
Additional duties as assigned.