Senior Flight Engineer/Aircraft Technician

ZipRecruiter; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovative health solutions is seeking a Senior Flight Engineer to oversee maintenance compliance, guide personnel, and ensure passenger service on corporate flights. The role demands extensive aviation experience, technical knowledge, and excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Participation in short-term incentive programs

Participation in long-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business aviation maintenance and avionics experience on large cabin aircraft.
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant certificate required.
• NCATT AET certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, and engine runs.
• Act as passenger service provider and safety coordinator.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and AbbVie safety protocols.

Skills

Technical expertise

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMP/AVTRAK

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onTwitter,Facebook,Instagram,YouTubeandLinkedIn.

Job Description

Purpose

The Senior Flight Engineer reports to the Director of Aviation Maintenance. Primary duties will include complete oversight of regulatory compliance with FAA regulations, manufacturers’ inspection and maintenance programs, and Department and Company policy. They will assist in providing daily personnel work assignments as well as guide, mentor, and provides on-the-job instruction or training to the assigned group in related technical information job procedures, safety and general shop and hangar practices. They may also be appointed as a Crew Chief to a specific aircraft, in charge of its legal compliance, inspection status, and maintenance forecasting.

In conjunction with supervisory duties, they will perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, and launch/recovery support. Responsible for flying on corporate aircraft during international travel, they will provide technical expertise during in-flight and AOG situations along with tending to the comfort and safety needs of passengers to include serving food and beverages. While conducting appropriate cabin management practices, the Flight Engineer will have a solid understanding of on-board communication systems to include satellite TV, internet, and Iridium phone systems. The Sr. Flight Engineer will be a dynamic role to ensure the utmost quality criteria of company aircraft as described below, but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, engine runs and taxi operations that conform to the standards established by the Company, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, or flexible hours as determined by flight schedule (24/7 Operation).
• Ability to optimize aircraft dispatch reliability and operational availability through the role of Flight Engineer during international travel.
• Act as passenger service provider and safety coordinator. Requires training in evacuation procedures, medical aid, passenger service, and food handling procedures.
• Ensure cabin configuration and associated management functions are performed in accordance with Departmental policies and procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of all onboard passenger service equipment, to include DVD player, SatCom, Aircell, BBML, and Airshow systems and applications.
• Oversee that work performed by contract maintenance facilities is accomplished and properly documented in accordance with FAA and AbbVie department requirements.
• Provide active participation in the Department Safety Management System (SMS) and involvement in obtaining bi-annual certification through IS-BAO (International Standard— Business Aircraft Operations).
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory; including ordering, shipping and receiving.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in time-sensitive situations.
• Have thorough understanding of avionics/electrical/computer systems.
• Provide a professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills with effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with the use of technology and computer knowledge to include Microsoft Office and related business applications i.e. CMP/AVTRAK.
• Pursue on-going technical training and remain cognizant of industry advancements through conferences and seminars.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Required. Bachelor’s Degree .
• 5+years of business aviation maintenance and avionics experience on large cabin business aircraft
• FAA Airframe and Power plant certificate required.Inspection Authorization .
• NCATT AET certification .

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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