Senior Engineer – Avionics
JetBlue
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Long Island City • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $80,000 - $136,200 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- The Senior 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.
- 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
- Actively participate with industry working groups to represent JetBlue’s interests in various airworthiness, reliability, cost and operational problems
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other technical discipline with at least six (6) years of experience in Aviation sector
- Bachelor’s degree requirement may be substituted with an additional three (3) years of direct experience providing aircraft engineering and technical support in an airline environment
- Strong knowledge in the areas of aircraft structures, avionics, systems, or powerplant as applicable
- Experience with project execution, teamwork experience, and ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
- Experience writing successful project proposals
- Aircraft, engine and component reliability analysis skills to identify root cause of systems problems and identify financial benefits of potential solutions
- Demonstrated ability to perform engineering calculations and analyses to ensure aircraft safety, performance, and efficiency
- Strong understanding of aerodynamics, physics, and relevant design standards, along with the ability to meet specific licensing and certification requirements depending on the area of specialization within aircraft engineering
- Demonstrated experience of reviewing and dispositioning Airworthiness Directives, service bulletins, service letter, operator’s letters and other technical data via Engineering Authorizations (EA)
- Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) governing aircraft certification and maintenance
- Ability to interpret sophisticated and technical engineering and OEM documents
- Computer literate in Microsoft software such as Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Project
- Possess reliability analysis skills to identify root cause of systems problems
- Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
- Available to work a flexible work schedule required including shift, weekend, and holidays
- Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
- Available for overnight travel (20%)
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test
- Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
- Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Benefits
- access to healthcare benefits
- a 401(k) plan and company match
- crewmember stock purchase plan
- short-term and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- free space available travel on JetBlue
- other benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
aircraft engineeringaircraft structuresavionicssystems analysisreliability analysisengineering calculationstechnical writingproject executioncompliance analysisdiagnostics
Soft skills
collaborationproblem-solvingdecision makingteamworkcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsflexibilityanalytical skillsinfluencing
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineeringvalid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge