Senior Fleet Engineer

inMy Jet; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with 6% match

Paid sick leave

Vacation hours vesting

Job summary

Contour Airlines, based in Smyrna, TN, seeks a Senior Fleet Engineer to analyze deficiencies and develop corrective actions, ensuring fleet reliability and safety while mentoring team members.

Responsibilities include reviewing directives, reducing downtime, and enhancing troubleshooting with a focus on cost-effective improvements. Strong leadership and FAA literacy are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent engineering experience.
• 3 or more years in Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance.
• Ability to read FAA regulations, manuals and maintenance docs in English.
• Strong leadership and analytical abilities with customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering responses to fleet performance, reliability and safety issues.
• Review and implement prevention strategies and directives.
• Develop cost-effective corrective action plans to reduce downtime.
• Mentor team members and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

TRAX or eMRO

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

Word

Outlook

Visio

Project

Job description

# Senior Fleet EngineerContour AirlinesContour Home Based - Smyrna, TN 371672 days agoJob descriptionDescriptionContour is a long-established aviation services company with a diverse range of capabilities. At Contour, our core values guide every action and decision. We are unwavering in our commitment to integrity and safety, which remains at the heart of all our business lines. Our team members exemplify an attitude of excellence, consistently striving to think like a customer. We believe there is strength in unity, and we work together as a team to achieve ambitious goals.Full-Time Employee Benefits & Compensation OverviewAs a full-time employee of Contour, you are eligible for the following benefits and programs:Insurance• Health, vision, and dental insurance, plus short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance (effective the first day of the month following your hire date)401(k) Savings Plan• Eligibility begins the first day of the month following your hire date.• The Company offers a matching contribution up to 6% of your eligible compensation.• Enrollment guidelines and a 401(k) Enrollment Guide will be provided during onboarding.Paid Sick Leave• Accrual of up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year.• Unused sick leave rolls over annually until your sick bank reaches 480 hours.Vested Vacation Hours• Eligible to receive vacation hours on January 1st following your hire date.• These hours will be vested and available for use in accordance with Company policies.Non-Revenue/Space Available (NRSA) Travel Privileges• NRSA (non-revenue/space available) travel privileges on Contour upon hire and access to MyID Travel after 6 months of active service.Leaves of Absence• Eligible for various types of leave, including:• Medical Leave• Non-Medical Family Care Leave• Maternity and Paternity Leave• Personal Leave• Detailed leave policies are outlined in the Contour Employee Handbook, which will be provided during onboarding.Compensation Details• Contour offers a competitive salary based on your prior work experience.Equal Employment OpportunityContour is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status.AccommodationsContour is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. If you require accommodations during the application or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .Join Our Growing TeamOur rapid growth has created exciting career opportunities. We invite you to become part of our family and contribute to our ongoing success.Summary of Essential DutiesThe Senior Fleet Engineer analyzes deficiencies, develops cost effective and applicable corrective action plans to correct the deficiencies, and performs follow-up evaluations to verify that those corrections have taken place and have been effective.Key Responsibilities• Develop engineering responses to fleet performance, reliability and safety issues• Review, prioritize, implement, and track prevention strategies (process improvements) .• Review Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins• Develop cost effective correction action plans to address operational consequences and reduce the failure rates of the systems that are causing delays/cancellations giving high priority to safety and economic consequences that affect reliability.• Consistently strive to:• Reduce mechanical failures• Reduce delays and aircraft downtime• Reduce human errors• Reduce accidents and incidents• Reduce repeat discrepancies• Enhance troubleshooting techniques• Enhance reliability• Mentor other team members to enhance team engagement and share knowledge.• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.Qualifications•Be at least 23 years of age.•Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.•Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.•Be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.•Must have experience and be highly proficient in cloud-based accounting systems as well as Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, and related software.•Able to pass a required 10-year work history review and submit to criminal history records check.•Must understand, read, and write English.•Possess polished and professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset.•Possess strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.•Must have well-developed people skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities.•Able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.•Able to handle interruptions and a fast-paced environment.•Maintain strong attention to detail.•Be self-motivated and able to motivate others•Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolutions skills.•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.•Strong supervisory and leadership skills.•Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.•Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.•Excellent communication skills: both written and verbally delivered with tact and professionalism.•Ability to work independently and as part of a team.•Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations.•Ability to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and irregular shifts as operational needs dictate.•3 or more years in Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance.•Ability to read and interpret FAA regulations, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation in English•Understanding of Aircraft Maintenance Programs, MPD’s, STC’s, and ICA’s•Adept at utilization of Microsoft Office Tools (Project, Excel, Work, Visio, etc.)•Knowledge of Maintenance & Engineering systems (such as TRAX or eMRO) is preferred•Analytical skills to evaluate findings and perform root cause analysis• Skilled at showing cost, benefits and project payback to proposed changes and/or modifications.Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required for the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the position. Please be advised that the duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.