Senior Avionics Engineer

Sun Country Airlines; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision

Health plans (PPO/HDHP)

HSA / FSA

Travel privileges for employee & fam

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Fitness incentive

Job summary

Sun Country Airlines is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to lead electrical system airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and technology programs. The role focuses on avionics repairs, fleet upgrades, and coordination with vendors to resolve technical issues.

You will review manuals and service bulletins, collaborate with multiple departments, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. On-site in Las Vegas with a competitive compensation package and relocation/travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience + ten years of related experience.
• At least 5 years of airline experience.
• Proven engineering, computer, and technical knowledge.
• Excellent at articulating complex information to various audiences.
• Exceptional mathematical skills.
• Ability to apply principles of logic and scientific thinking.
• Ability to get an MSP SIDA Badge.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assign all Engineering Task Cards/Authorizations to address avionics and related system repairs and alterations.
• Provide technical assistance related to aircraft fleet upgrades/modifications.
• Review and disposition avionics and aircraft electric system Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, coordinate new technology programs, etc.
• Serve as the point of contact for vendors on technical issues relating to avionics and aircraft electrical systems, and the establishment of procedures for coordinating and resolving technical issues with vendors.
• Coordinate with various departments to resolve and prevent aircraft electrical system deficiencies.
• Review and improve maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, task cards, and service bulletins in relation to all avionics.
• Any other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Technical knowledge

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

MSP SIDA badge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About Sun Country Airlines

We're not your average airline. We're agile, resilient, and full of unique opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community. Together, we're making travel more attainable. With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we're a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world. At Sun Country, you'll be part of a growing airline, and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places.

Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a exciting and growing company, as a Senior Avionics Engineer you'll enjoy these benefits and more:

• Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
• PPO and high deductible health plans
• Health savings account and Flexible Spending Account
• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
• Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support

Senior Avionics EngineerOverview:

Sun Country Airlines is seeking a Sr. Avionics Engineer to aircraft electrical system airworthiness directives, service bulletins, service letters, coordinate new technology programs, etc.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Identify and assign all Engineering Task Cards/Authorizations to address avionics and related system repairs and alterations
• Provide technical assistance related to aircraft fleet upgrades/modifications
• Review and disposition avionics and aircraft electric system Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, coordinate new technology programs, etc.
• Serve as the point of contact for vendors on technical issues relating to these avionics and aircraft electrical systems, and the establishment of procedures for coordinating and resolving technical issues with vendors
• Coordinate with various departments to resolve and prevent aircraft electrical system deficiencies
• Review and improve maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, task cards, and service bulletins in relation to all avionics
• Any other duties assigned by management

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus ten years of related experience
• At least 5 years of previous airline experience
• Proven engineering, computer, and technical knowledge experience
• Excellent at articulating complex information to various audiences
• Exceptional mathematical skills
• Ability to apply principles of logic and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to get an MSP SIDA Badge

Compensation:

$120,000.00-140,000.00. This is the base compensation hiring range for this role.

Sign-On Bonus:

This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.00.

Classification:

Full-time, Exempt

Working Location:

Onsite, Las Vegas, NV

Supervisory Responsibility:

Avionics Engineer

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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