Lead Engineer, Support Engineering; BSE

Lead Engineer, Base Support Engineering (BSE)

Location:

CLT Hgr (CLT-HGR1) | Cities:
Charlotte - NC | Requisition

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!

• This job is a member of the Engineering Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
• Responsible for providing technical disposition for discrepancies that exceed published manual limits for all line aircraft.

• Hosts engineering meetings in the absence of or as directed by the BSE Sr. Manager
• Provides final approval for engineering documents as directed by the BSE Sr. Manager
• Serves as a mentor to all BSE engineers and co-ops
• Troubleshoots chronic aircraft in the field
• Conducts 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
• Maintains awareness of all open engineering issues during assigned shift
• Delegates open engineering issues as required to ensure prompt resolution
• Accomplishes and documents Performance Conversations for each Engineer assigned by the BSE Sr. Manager
• Leads the development, substantiation, 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
• Creates American Airlines Repair Document (AARD) for recurring aircraft discrepancies
• Must be willing and able to work irregular hours and shift schedules including holidays and weekends
• Must be able to travel

Minimum Qualifications
- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited college/university
• 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

• Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college/university
• 10 years working history as engineer with aviation experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• In an expedient manner, must be able to prioritize workload, solve problems, substantiate solutions using valid engineering analytical principles, document solutions with good technical writing skills, and verbally communicate solutions throughout the maintenance organization
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined in work ethics
• Must be able to effectively multi-task various work activities to meet the requirements of the operation
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment
• Strong Customer service focus (internal and external)
• Works independently and relies on experience to solve problems
• Proficient understanding of all Maintenance and Engineering policies and procedures
• Recognized and sought out as a resource by peers and external groups
• Possess good interpersonal skills to work with others
• Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts between BSE employees and other departments

• Travel Perks:
  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…