Sr. Aircraft Systems Engineer

Insight Global; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm in Cincinnati seeks a Sr. Aircraft Systems Engineer to lead a team supporting major aircraft fleets. Responsible for ensuring airworthiness, managing documentation, and liaising with various stakeholders. Requires 9+ years in the field and strong leadership qualities. Join to drive continuous improvement and enhance aircraft performance.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience as an Aircraft Systems Engineer.
• Experience in the aviation industry (Airline, MRO, OEM).
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multi-discipline team for aircraft support.
• Ensure safety, airworthiness, and reliability of aircraft.
• Manage MRO documentation and budgetary planning.

Skills

Aircraft Systems Understanding

9+ years of experience

Managerial Experience

Flexibility (Night Shifts/Weekends)

Reviewing Engineering Records

Education

Bachelor's Degree

A&P Certification

Job description

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This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Must-haves:

• 9+ years of experience as an Aircraft Systems Engineer with managerial experience
• Must come from an aviation background (Airline, MRO, OEM)
• Strong understanding of Aircraft Systems
• Experience reviewing, advising, and updating records including engineering orders and STCs (supplemental type certificate)
• Flexible schedule - Ability to work night shifts/weekends

Plusses:

• A&P Certification
• Airline Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree

Day-to-Day:

This Sr. Aircraft Systems Engineer will lead and mentor a multi-discipline team supporting the client’s 747/767/737/777 fleets. The Sr. Aircraft Systems Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of the aircraft. Responsibilities include prioritizing systems engineering actions, managing heavy maintenance and conversion MRO documentation, and issuing instructions to support safe and timely aircraft operations. The role involves budgetary planning, regulatory compliance (FAR/AD/NPRM), and FIX analysis. The engineer will liaise with OEMs, MROs, and regulatory bodies, participate in industry working groups, and review consultant and contractor work. They’ll also develop AMOCs, update technical documents, and support aircraft induction and integration. A key focus is continuous improvement—enhancing reliability, reducing costs, and increasing aircraft availability and performance. The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive technical issues to closure while balancing customer and team needs.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Staffing and Recruiting

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting