Engineer

Billings Flying Service; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4.5% company match

Job summary

Billings Flying Service in Billings, Montana is seeking engineers to support a variety of roles in aviation. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a strong problem-solving mindset. Responsibilities include developing repairs and assisting with compliance and certifications.

The position offers competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) plan. Opportunities for hands-on experience in aviation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Possess integrity in all interactions.
• Foundational engineering concepts through education or equivalent experience.
• Develop skills in specific practice areas through mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing new repairs for aircraft systems.
• Ensure compliance with repair criteria.
• Design, order and integrate tooling and testing equipment.

Skills

Problem solving mindset

Excellent communication skills

Strong CAD skills

Foundational engineering concepts

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or engineering technology)

Job description

SUMMARY

BFS engineers are given the opportunity to explore and support a variety of areas in an engineering role at an aviation company. BFS Engineers need a problem solving mindset and have wide ranging responsibilities spanning from conceptualizing and substantiating repairs for components, certification activities, clean sheet tooling/equipment builds, or reviewing processing certification from repaired components. This position requires excellent communication, problem solving skills, and a strong CAD skillset.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

• Assist with developing new repairs, alteration, or configuration changes across a range of aircraft systems
• Assume responsibility for small to medium projects from start to finish
• Ensure compliance when applicable with repair criteria or other published limitations
• Inspect, support and accomplish limited repair functions under BFS’ Part 145 repair station
• Developing models and 2D dimensioned prints ranging from simple to complex
• Assist with mathematical analysis and computations for repair and certification projects
• Review and develop documents including repair procedures, repair substantiations and certification project documents
• Design, order and integrate tooling and testing equipment
• Liaison between engineering and other groups at BFS to support projects or initiate new ones

Requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITIES (MINIMUM)

• Possess and demonstrates integrity throughout all interactions and functions at BFS
• Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate level education or equivalent aviation experience
• Acquires fundamental knowledge and develops skills in a specific practice area through mentored experienceApplies learned knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks and tasks as part of a broader assignment
• Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE (MINIMUM)

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (electrical, mechanical, or engineering technology degree) or equivalent industry experience
• (Preferred) Passion for aviation
• (Preferred) Hands‑on experience with aviation quality or supplier interface.
• (Preferred) Experience with 14 CFR Part 21, 43, 29/27, 23/25 regulations and design criteria
• (Preferred) Professional experience in a AS9110 / AS9100 / ISO 9001 environment

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid US drivers license
• US citizenship required

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work performed in an office and factory settings.
• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fumes.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 30-60 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Billings Flying Service provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with competitive compensation based on experience and credentials. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with 4.5% company match.
• These benefits are available after the initial waiting period.