Senior Engineer

Alaska Airlines • Seatac, WA

10h • $115,350 - $173,050 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineer makes decisions with defined scope related to repairs, alterations & modifications on aircraft using specifications from vendors, manufacturer(s), the company, and regulations. This subject matter expert in interior engineering identifies and assists changes to issues related to task cards, manuals, and engineering directives used by mechanics during the repair, alterations of the aircraft.

Requirements

• 4 years of engineering or related experience.
• Aircraft Interiors experience.
• Bachelor of Science with a focus in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline degree or 2 years of addition training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Expert knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, operating policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of FAA part 121 and 25 regulations.
• Proficient understanding of ATA 25 and 38 systems.
• Knowledge of A321, A330, B787, B737 aircraft.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal (both informal working teams and formal executive presentations), and in clear, concisely written documents.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with self-directed decision-making confidence and limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCad.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience.
• Aircraft Interiors certification experience.

Responsibilities

• Authors engineering control (EC) documents (e.g., engineering orders, engineering authorizations, fleet campaigns, etc.) to direct the required incorporation of modifications, improvements, and disposition of line troubleshooting.
• Provide subject matter expertise to other M&E and Alaska Airlines department to achieve division goals and objectives.
• Provide Interior Maintenance Shop with troubleshooting assistance for interior part issues resulting a prompt return to service condition.
• Manage cross divisional engineering related tasks, schedule, change request and deliverables within a timely manner.
• Subject matter expert reviews and interprets OEM IPC, AMM, Engineering Drawings, CMM, and Maintenance Programs documents.
• Review and stays abreast Service Bulletins, Service Letters, Airworthiness Directives and provide required actions.
• Provide guidance and demonstrate compliance with all applicable Federal Air Regulations (FARs).
• Analyze reliability data and be able to provide technical support and maintenance solutions.
• Review and approve PMA (part manufacturer approval) parts.
• Manage execution by reviewing, approving and providing substantiation for part for conformity, compliance, installation and effectivity.
• Influence cross-functionally and built relationships with others both in and outside of team by prioritizing work requests and communicate to stakeholders effectively.
• Develops and revises engineering drawings.
• Stays abreast of state-of-the-art technical development affecting aircraft interiors.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level