Flight Operations Performance Engineer

Allegiant•Las Vegas, NV

23h•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Flight Operations Performance Engineer maintains performance data, develops and maintains SCAP, works with vendors to maintain W&B and performance systems, provides oversight of Flight Operations' manuals and procedures, supports weight and balance tasks, develops and maintains RNAV, navigation databases and flight procedures, assists with fuel efficiency measures, analyzes aircraft performance, acts as the SME for Safety investigations and liaises with flight crews to identify areas for improvement. Visa Sponsorship Available No Minimum Requirements Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check. Education Details: A Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field. Years of Experience: Minimum three (3) years of experience in aircraft performance engineering.

Requirements

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered.
Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
A Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in aircraft performance engineering.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software and knowledge of Python and Visual Basic
Understanding of 14 CFR Parts 25 & 121 Aircraft Performance Limitations and Requirements.
Knowledge of A320/B737 family aircraft performance and weight & balance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in project management.
Experience in managing third-party vendors.
Understanding of aircraft flight envelopes and curtailments per FAA AC 120-27.

Nice To Haves

A pilot's license.

Responsibilities

Maintain takeoff and landing performance data including obstacle data, OEI procedures, and MEL performance penalties.
Develop and Maintain SCAP (Standardized Computer Aircraft Performance) modules and interfaces.
Work with third party vendors to maintain company W&B and performance systems.
Provide oversight of company Flight Operations manuals and procedures.
Support Maintenance and Flight Operations in weight and balance tasks.
Develop and maintain company RNAV Visual procedures.
Maintain surveillance of company navigation databases and flight procedures.
Liaise with flight crew to identify ways to improve company procedures.
Use computer-based tools to analyze aircraft performance for all phases of flight.
Act as SME for Safety investigations.
Assist in the implementation of fuel efficiency measures and representation of Flight Operations in the Fuel Steering Committee.
Lend expertise to flight planning systems and departments.
Model Allegiant's customer service standards in personal actions and when providing direction.
Other duties as assigned.