Aviation Systems Engineer – Fleet & Operations

American Airlines; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) Program

Additional Benefits

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking an Engineer L2/L3 to support the 737 Fleet Engineering Team within Technical Operations in Fort Worth, TX. You will handle day-to-day airline operations, assess priorities, investigate issues, and provide engineering disposition for repairs and modifications.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2 years of related experience, with potential travel and irregular hours. Advanced knowledge of CFRs and maintenance programs is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 2 years of related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Keeps informed of day-to-day airline operations involving field of responsibility.
• Assess daily priorities in accordance with airline/departmental objectives and management directives.
• Investigates aircraft/component problems which may cause aircraft delays or cancellations, substantial expenditures in manpower or materials, or interruptions in maintenance operations, and determines appropriate corrective actions
• Provides Engineering support as required for disposition of discrepant conditions affecting aircraft or components in order to restore serviceable status
• Responds to requests from Maintenance and other airline departments when technical assistance is required to support projects or resolve problems
• Develops action plans for fleet/multi-fleet and/or component engineering projects and pursues final dispositions according to assessed priorities
• Coordinates with other airline departments, as required, to provide for effective and efficient implementation of engineering dispositions
• Prepares Engineering documents to implement technical dispositions by providing customized procedures for repairs, modifications, inspections or other maintenance actions which provide benefits in accordance with airline/departmental objectives and management directives
• Maintains knowledge of current and pending regulations, which affect areas of responsibility and ensures that all Engineering actions maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Utilizes available resources to continually increase levels of technical expertise and practical experience
• May work irregular hours and shift schedules; may travel

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Basic programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Airlines is seeking an Engineer L2/L3 to support the 737 Fleet Engineering Team within Technical Operations in Fort Worth, TX. You will handle day-to-day airline operations, assess priorities, investigate issues, and provide engineering disposition for repairs and modifications.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2 years of related experience, with potential travel and irregular hours. Advanced knowledge of CFRs and maintenance programs is valued.