Sr Engineer, Field Support Engineering

American Airlines; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Health benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) program

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Field Support Engineer to provide technical disposition for discrepancies beyond published limits and to support aircraft maintenance and operations. The role includes interpreting DFDR data, developing repair scopes, and issuing engineering authorizations for safety issues.

You will mentor engineers and co-ops, travel up to 25%, and collaborate with maintenance teams to drive timely, compliant solutions across a broad fleet.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering principles and regulations.
• Familiarity with CFRs, maintenance programs and manuals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Mentors new-hire engineers and co-ops.
• Develops and approves repairs for discrepancies outside published limits.
• Provides troubleshooting for root cause and corrective action.
• Reads DFDR data to determine corrective actions.
• Creates AARD for recurring aircraft discrepancies.
• Assists with major damage assessment and field repairs.
• Issues Engineering Authorizations for safety issues.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

MS Office

Project management

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Masters in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• This job is a member of the Field Support Engineering Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
• Responsible for providing technical disposition for discrepancies that exceed published manual limits for all line aircraft.
• Responsible for providing Engineering support for the maintenance and operation of aircraft and related equipment.This job also establishes and assists maintaining aircraft and component standards within areas of responsibility.

What You'll Do

• Mentors new-hire engineers and co-ops
• Develops, substantiates and issues repairs/approvals for discrepancies that are outside of any existing published limits (only engineering has that authority)
• Provides engineering work scope for troubleshooting of operational issues to determine root cause and provide corrective action
• Reads and interprets Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) information to provide corrective action(s) to maintenance
• Creates American Airlines Repair Document (AARD) for recurring aircraft discrepancies
• Assists with troubleshooting chronic aircraft in the field
• Assists with major damage assessment and temporary repair development in the field
• Issues inspection Engineering Authorizations (EAs) for emerging safety or compliance issues when timeline is critical
• Must be willing and able to work irregular hours and shift schedules including holidays and weekendsMust be able to travel (

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited college/university
• 4-6 years working history as an Engineer with Aviation experience
• Familiarity with Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), maintenance programs, Engine Manual (EM), Structural Repair Manual (SRM), Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC), Fault Isolation Manual (FIM), Component Maintenance Manual (CMM), and Wiring Diagrams (WDM)

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• 8-10 years of engineering experience
• Masters degree in engineering
• Experience in the commercial aviation industry, including hands-on or engineering support experience with commercial aircraft and/or experience working within an OEM environment.

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Knowledge of Engineering principles, techniques, industry practices and regulations
• Knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Skills in project management
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel at least 25%

What You'll Get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.