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North American Airlines - NY, ( Profile )
Summary
The Aircraft Powerplant Engineer is responsible for providing technical and engineering support, reviewing all technical directives, monitoring trend data and issuing Engineering Orders as it relates to the RB211-535, CF6-80C2 engines and GTCP331-200ER Auxiliary Power Units on North American Airlines fleet of 757-200 and 767-300 aircraft.
- Permanent/Contract Position
- Full-Time
Qualifications
*If no Bachelor's degree, an FAA A&P License and airline powerplant engineering experience are required.
*For Bachelor's degree holders, an A&P license is preferred.
*Three to five years of B767-300 and B757-200 experience preferred.
*RB211-535, CF6-80C2 and GCTP331-200ER powerplant experience preferred.
*A working knowledge of aircraft maintenance and engineering.
*An understanding of FARs.
*Must be able to excel under pressure.
*The ability to work with computers is invaluable to this position.
*Critical thinking abilities: using logic and analysis to determine strengths and weaknesses of a variety of solutions.
*Able to identify problems, their sources, and their potential solutions while continuing to successfully conduct day-to-day operations without interruption.
*A strong understanding of systems thinking (i.e., both realizing that one piece of an organization has an impact on other components of the organization. Furthermore, navigating that impact successfully).
*The ability to use careful, measured judgment and decision-making: weighing the costs and benefits of a potential action; using discretion.
*Strong communication skills: must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills.
*Must possess a strong ability to manage one's own time, as well as others' time, to ensure that the work that needs to be accomplished in a given time frame is, in fact accomplished. Hand-in-hand with this ability is the ability to prioritize tasks when given clearly defined goals and objectives.
*Strong working knowledge of one's field or discipline in which one finds oneself engaged on a daily basis. Becoming fully aware and informed of current trends, developments, and changes in the sub-industry is critical for this.
*When necessary, the ability to understand and communicate within a technical or specialized subject matter, particularly as it pertains to aviation and the aviation industry.
Duties / Responsibilities
*Provides technical support and engineering disposition in order to resolve aircraft powerplant-related problems in ATA Chapters 49, and 70 through 80.
*Reviews and actions powerplant-related Airworthiness Directives (ADs) so as to ensure compliance with applicable FAA regulations.
*Acts as a technical liaison with engine and component manufacturers, vendors and overhaul agencies regarding the overhaul, repair and modification of RB211-535, CF6-80C2 engines and GTCP331-200ER APUs, as required by airline policy.
*Develops and maintains a Build Specification for the RB211-535, CF6-80C2 engines and GTCP331-300ER Auxiliary Power Units on North American Airlines 757-200 and 767-300 aircraft.
*Maintains awareness of FAA regulations and required compliance of FARs, ADs, SBs and North American Airlines maintenance program.
*Issues engineering documentation such as engineering orders, manual supplements and build specifications as required to support the aircraft maintenance operation as it relates to RB211-535, CF6-80C2 engines and GTCP331-200ER APUs.
*Monitors engine in-flight performance data and recommends action to correct abnormal trends.
*Assists Maintenance and Materials Departments with parts and components research in order to determine proper effectivity and interchangeability.
*Interfaces with Maintenance, Materials, QA/QC and Flight Operations Departments in order to provide solutions to powerplant related technical issues on the fleet.
*Other duties as assigned to assist North American Airlines in achieving its operational goals and objectives.
Compensation / Benefits
Competitive salary & benefits.
Application Instructions
Online application is strongly preferred.
Please apply using the link in this posting.
Education
Bachelor's degree with engineering as an area of study (or, if no degree, an FAA A&P License and airline powerplant engineering experience).
Other Details
Please be advised this position is located in NYC at JFK International Airport.
Must pass 10-year background check and drug screen to be eligible for employment at North American Airlines.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Please note that North American Airlines is not currently sponsoring H-1B Visas for this position.
AAE/EOE
Alternate Contact:
Direct Employment Inquiries to:
North American Airlines
JFK International Airport
Bldg 141, Federal Circle
Jamaica,NY,US
This job listing was posted on 2010-02-28.
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