Systems and Powerplant Engineer

Amerijet International•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Systems and Powerplant Engineer is responsible for the technical standards and reliability of airframes, engines, systems, APUs, components, and accessories. The role plans, coordinates, directs, and performs engineering assignments involving specifications, design changes, and alterations to aircraft and related equipment. It also establishes root-cause analyses and remedies for wear, malfunctions, and premature removals; evaluates aircraft and equipment proposals; and prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other publications. The Engineer prepares engineering orders and repair specification packages based on approved data. This position reports to the Manager of Engineering. The Engineer provides technical assistance to operational departments and repair providers, supports aircraft technical dispatch reliability goals, establishes build standards and specifications, and develops engineering orders and maintenance documentation. The role evaluates damage and proposes solutions within regulatory and original equipment manufacturer requirements, reviews service documents, assesses proposed modifications, and coordinates with regulatory agencies for approval of major repairs and alterations. The position has no direct reports, though it may involve training new or existing team members. Work is frequently performed in an office environment and involves standard office equipment. Domestic and international travel and occasional overtime may be required based on business needs. The position is sedentary for much of the time, with some light physical exertion and occasional lifting or exertion of up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in science or engineering, and/or aviation certification such as an A&P license with relevant experience.
Familiarity with troubleshooting and resolving maintenance and system issues.
Working knowledge of schematics and wiring diagrams.
Familiarity with FAA Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Supplemental Type Certificates, and fleet-specific OEM manuals.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance-tracking programs needed to perform job functions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information, respond to questions, and write reports and business correspondence.
Strong interpersonal and social skills, including the ability to build rapport and interact effectively with others.
Positive and professional demeanor and ability to work as a team member.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Organization, self-direction, attention to detail, and meticulous record keeping.
Time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines and prioritize competing work.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record from the state of primary residence that meets Amerijet’s insurance standards.
Ability to pass a ten-year criminal record background check for a SIDA badge.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities under pressure.
Ability to perform the described physical functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including occasional exertion of up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance and/or engineering experience, preferably with Boeing 767 aircraft.
Experience with Trax or eMRO software.
Ability to interact effectively with executives, management, vendors, and staff to meet corporate objectives.
Ability to recognize, prioritize, and organize workload accordingly.
Demonstrated resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to operational departments and repair providers to support aircraft operations, engine repairs, and maintenance.
Review aircraft reliability data and implement corrective actions through engineering modifications or repair documents to support technical dispatch reliability goals.
Establish build standards and specifications for engines, APUs, and components.
Develop and issue engineering orders for major and minor repairs, modifications, and alterations to airframes, engines, systems, APUs, components, and accessories.
Manage and issue changes to company maintenance procedures specified in manufacturers’ manuals through Engineering Technical Notices (ETNs).
Manage and issue company special maintenance actions through Fleet Campaign Directives.
Develop engineering procedures, standards, and process specifications to comply with Airworthiness Directives and other regulatory requirements.
Evaluate damaged airframes, engines, systems, APUs, components, and accessories, and provide solutions beyond applicable manual limitations in accordance with regulatory and original equipment manufacturer requirements.
Identify technologies that may improve operational performance and reliability.
Review Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and other service documents to determine applicability.
Perform cost-benefit analyses to assess proposed modifications.
Coordinate engineering functions with regulatory agencies as required to obtain approval for major repairs and alterations.
Maintain communication with parties involved in projects and, when needed, train new or existing team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.