Aircraft Engineer - Avionics

UPS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UPS Airlines as an Aircraft Engineer - Avionics where you will be tasked with developing engineering solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in aviation. This role requires a degree in engineering, critical analytical skills, and offers an opportunity to be part of a progressive aviation environment focused on innovative solutions and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is necessary for the role.
• Minimum of one year technical experience required.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts (nights/weekends) when required.

Responsibilities

• Design repair schemes for wiring and components.
• Manage certification approvals and funding for projects.
• Review and analyze aircraft data for reliability improvements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Electrical Aptitude

Technical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree – Electrical, Aerospace, or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:00am - 5:30pm (1 hour flex time before/after start time)

Job Summary

As an Aircraft Avionics Engineer for UPS Airlines, you will develop engineering solutions that support implementation of safety, reliability and airworthiness policies and procedures. You will be challenged to develop cost-effective standards and recommendations that meet company aircraft specifications through coordination and collaboration with component and aircraft manufacturers.

Aircraft Connectivity is presenting many opportunities within the world of aviation as well. Experience with the implementation and maintenance of Aviation Cybersecurity Standards and Aircraft Connectivity solutions is a preferred but not required skillset for this position.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

Aircraft Modifications and Maintenance

• Avionics Engineers for UPS Airlines have opportunities to design repair schemes for wiring, components, and other electrical aspects. You will utilize your analytical skills and electrical aptitude while working directly with our maintenance team and vendors.
• You will manage, track and implement certification approvals from beginning to end. This will include obtaining proper funding to accomplish assigned projects.
• You will develop solutions to reduce cost. Examples include alternate repairs, material approvals and technological improvements.
  
  

Reviewing FAA and International Regulations for applicability to UPS

• For all applicable regulations, you will act as project manager and obtain funding to accomplish the requirements. You will also create technical work instructions for accomplishment within required timelines in order to maintain airworthiness compliance.
  
  

Reliability Project Development and Implementation

• Review and analyze aircraft data to determine areas where aircraft reliability can be improved via aircraft and component modifications, maintenance procedural changes or other actions required.
  
  

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree – Electrical, Aerospace, or other equivalent engineering degree.
• Minimum of one (1) year of technical experience.
• Ability to work different shifts, which can include nights and weekends when required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
• Will not require sponsorship in order to maintain employment visa status.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Engineer Level I: Meet the Required Skills as listed.
• Flexibility to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency in technical analysis and working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations or certification requirements.
• Prior Airline or Maintenance Repair Overhaul Facility experience.
• Experience with implementation of Aviation Cybersecurity requirements and aircraft connectivity solutions.
  
  

Interpersonal Skills And Abilities

Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work well with other team members. Must be able to demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills. Must have a strong avionics/electrical aptitude, be able to multi-task, and have a hands-on approach to projects.

Federal Aviation Administration Required Drug Testing Information (FAA)

As part of the UPS pre-employment process for a safety sensitive position, a drug screen is required. UPS Must receive a negative test result before you can be put into a safety sensitive position (14 CFR Part 120.107)

Please be advised that you will be tested in accordance with 14 CFR Part 120.109(a)(5) and 14 CFR 120 Subpart E to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates (including codeine, heroin-6AM, morphine), opioids-hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone & oxymorphone, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines/methamphetamines (including MDMA, MDA) or metabolites of these drugs.

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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