Aircraft Systems Engineer

Position Summary

The Aircraft Systems Engineer reports to the Manager Aircraft Systems Engineering and is responsible for technical accuracy and reliability of aircraft mechanical systems/components.

Essential Responsibilities

• Reviews and actions Airworthiness Directives (ADs) so as to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Reviews Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc. for applicability and system reliability and/or economic benefits
• Develops technical data required for modifications/repairs of aircraft systems and components
• Obtains regulatory approval for modifications/repairs performed on JetBlue aircraft systems and components
• Develops customized procedures and special criteria for repairs, modifications, inspections, servicing, and other maintenance actions which are not adequately addressed in existing manuals
• Prepares engineering documents such as Engineering Orders (EOs) and Engineering Authorizations (EAs) to provide technical dispositions for repairs, modifications, inspection or other maintenance actions on aircraft systems and components, which provide benefits in accordance with airline/departmental objectives
• Establishes build specifications for aircraft systems/components
• Provides operational off-hours on-call support for Line Maintenance and Maintenance/Repair/Overhauls (MROs)
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with a background in aircraft systems, including but not limited to, Air Conditioning, Fire Detection, Flight Controls, Fuel, Hydraulics, Ice and Rain Protection, Landing Gear, Oxygen, Pneumatics, Water and Waste, Nitrogen Generation Systems. In lieu of this education requirement, must have a Bachelor's degree in another Engineering field and an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Technician Certificate, OR must have an Associate's degree in a technical field, an A&P Technician Certificate, and three (3) years of A&P Technician experience
• Three (3) years of Engineering or technical experience
• Background in troubleshooting aircraft systems
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) governing aircraft certification and maintenance
• Flexible work schedule required including shift, weekend, and holidays
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Available for overnight travel (20%)
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
• 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

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Airbus experience
• Two (2) years of airline industry experience
• Computer literate in Microsoft software such as Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Project
• Possess reliability analysis skills to identify r