Systems and Powerplant Engineer

Amerijet International • Miami, FL, US, FL

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About The Position

The Systems and Powerplant Engineer is responsible for technical standards and reliability for aircraft airframes, engines, systems, APUs, components, and accessories. The Engineer plans, coordinates, directs, and performs engineering assignments involving specifications, design changes, and alterations to these items, as well as field or shop equipment when necessary. The role conducts root cause analysis and develops remedies for wear, malfunctions, or premature removals; analyzes aircraft and equipment proposals; and prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other publications. The Engineer also prepares engineering orders and repair specification packages using approved data.

The position provides technical assistance to operational departments and repair providers, reviews reliability data and implements corrective actions, establishes build standards, develops engineering orders and procedures, and evaluates repairs and modifications for compliance with regulatory and manufacturer requirements. It reports to the Manager of Engineering. The position has no direct reports, though it may involve training team members.

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.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to maintain communication with project stakeholders.
• Positive, professional demeanor and ability to work as a team player.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Organized, self-starting approach; ability to prioritize tasks and maintain meticulous records.
• Time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record meeting 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 travel domestically and internationally and work occasional overtime when business needs require.

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.
• Demonstrated ability and resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to operational departments and repair providers supporting aircraft operations, engine repairs, and maintenance.
• Review aircraft reliability data and implement corrective actions through engineering modifications and 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 in manufacturers’ manuals through Engineering Technical Notices.
• 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 could 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 needed for approval of major repairs and alterations.
• Train new or existing team members as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time