Position Summary
The Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer reports to the Manager of Engineering and plays a key role in developing and implementing in-service modifications, repairs and other solutions aimed at enhancing aircraft reliability and achieving operational excellence. Their job involves ensuring aircraft safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulations. They work closely with other engineers, technicians, and specialists to design and develop new aircraft and improve existing ones.
To be successful in the role, you must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead major programs, and concurrently drive technical execution across multiple projects and stakeholder groups. This role will also support departmental goals including crewmember engagement initiatives to drive positive change and influence.
Essential Responsibilities
- Work closely with the principal engineers and managers in shaping the team competencies and technical knowledge; be a coach and mentor for developing associate engineers to strive for technical excellence
- Apply analytical and experience skills to develop substantiation and regulatory compliance plans for in-house designs, and embody Major and Minor modifications and/or repairs
- Collaborate with predictive digital technology teams to help develop diagnostics and monitoring strategies that would improve the overall operational reliability
- Analyze and record component failures with a view to improving airworthiness, time on wing, and reducing operational costs Organize engineering projects by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources
- Maintain close liaison with other departments and industry to assure that engineering and maintenance practices comply with, or surpass, policies and regulations of applicable government agencies
- Complete feasibility studies by studying project concepts, objectives, priorities, and requirements; conducting aircraft surveys; identifying and establishing technical solutions; preparing technical documents and submittals
- Develop standard repairs and troubleshooting instructions to enhance the experience of repetitive and nonconventional recurring problems with standardized proven instructions
- Create, review and approve technical documentation for aircraft systems and structures
- Review and disseminate service bulletins, service letter, operator’s letters and other data of this type
- Determine the proper course of action and initiates the applicable Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) engineering documentation
- Enter Engineering Authorizations (EA) data into the electronic maintenance tracking program
- Assist with identification of Intervals and Methods of Airworthiness Directive Compliance
- Look for and act on opportunities to increase airline profit, increase block hours, decrease the cost per block hour (CASM) and increase aircraft reliability
- Technical Writing – Ability to understand and generate clear and efficient work instructions
- Monitor and maintain aircraft systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for aircraft systems requirements
- Direct and control various special projects as assigned by the Manager of Engineering
- Other duties as assigned
