Aircraft Interior Engineer

AppleOne Employment Services; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is recruiting for an engineering role focused on transforming aircraft interiors. Candidates will collaborate with multiple departments to develop and implement programs while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should possess an engineering degree and strong problem-solving skills. Exposure to aircraft regulations and prior experience in relevant industries is preferred. The position primarily works from the office with minimal hazards expected.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with FAR's and DOT regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of STC and ODA certification processes desired.
• Previous experience with commercial airline or military is desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and produce programs for aircraft interiors.
• Support maintenance in executing repair tasks.
• Collaborate with various teams for coordination of modifications.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to develop action plans

Interpersonal skills

Education

Four-year undergraduate engineering degree

Tools

Delta systems (AMDS, Insight, OTIS, EARTH, SCEPTRE)

Job description

The Cabin Rebrand team is tasked with transforming brand's Cabin Interiors, upgrading the appearance to match the new Brand Standard. This role will directly support the conversion of the product via Engineering Work Packages.

The requirements of this role may include development of program changes, projects, and/or repairs from design development to implementation. This position works closely with managers, leads, technicians, engineers, and maintenance, in addition to internal and external customers. Applicants must be able to interact with various departments and external suppliers and agencies and negotiate solutions that are acceptable to each organization.

Applicants must have excellent problem-solving skills, ability to develop comprehensive action plans, and the ability to handle sensitive issues with appropriate discretion.

Qualifications

• A four-year accredited undergraduate engineering degree (ME/AE/EE), or equivalent is preferred but not required, other engineering degrees and non-degreed candidates and will be considered based on work experience/history.
• Familiarity with FAR's and DOT regulations related to cabin components, materials, finishes and flammability requirements is preferred
• Familiarity with Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and associated technical documentation is preferred
• Familiarity with STC and ODA certification processes is desired
• Previous experience with commercial airline, military, OEM or MRO is desired
• Knowledge of Delta systems (AMDS, Insight, OTIS, EARTH, SCEPTRE, etc.) is desired

Working Conditions

Primarily based in office. Access to A/C on the active flight line, in the hangar and on site at MRO facilities will be expected. Minimal hazards/exposure expected.

Responsibilities

• Development, design, and production of programs, repairs, inspections, and alterations related to aircraft interiors, including cabin commodities such as seats, lavatories and galleys
• Support maintenance and other departments in the execution of the above tasks
• Collaborating with Maintenance, Planning, Engineering and Materials teams for coordination of programs, repairs, and modifications
• Authoring and where applicable checking engineering documents associated with the above tasks, such as ER/A’s (Engineering Repair/ Authorization), AA’s (Action Authorizations), AMDS (Aircraft Maintenance Document System) work cards, Engineering Drawings (CAD) etc.
• Substantiating the airworthiness/regulatory compliance of engineering documents
• Maintaining compliance with applicable FAA, DOT, ICAO, FCC, OSHA regulations and Delta's Technical Operations Policy and Procedures (TOPP) pertaining to the above responsibilities
• Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures