Sr Certification Engineer

Location
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DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities
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Fort Worth - TX
Requisition :88259

Job Description

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 Certification Engineering Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
• Responsible for providing Engineering support for the maintenance and operation of aircraft and related equipment. This job also develops certification and compliance documents for FAA or ODA approval.

• Conducts training for Engineers in area(s) of expertise
• Serves as mentor to other Engineers
• Serves as team leader/coordinator in the course of project management or problem resolution
• Coordinates with manufacturers and regulatory authorities, as required, and ensures that Engineering dispositions are properly substantiated in accordance with applicable regulations and Company manuals
• Prepares engineering certification plans, substantiation data, test plans, and test reports for showing compliance to FAA regulations.
• Keeps informed of day-to-day airline operations involving field of responsibility. Assesses daily priorities in accordance with airline/departmental objectives and management directives
• Investigates aircraft/component problems which may cause aircraft delays or cancellations, substantial expenditures in manpower or materials, or interruptions in maintenance operations, and determines appropriate corrective actions
• Provides Engineering support as required for disposition of discrepant conditions affecting aircraft or components in order to restore serviceable status
• Responds to requests from Maintenance and other airline departments when technical assistance is required to support projects or resolve problems
• Develops action plans for fleet/multi-fleet and/or component engineering projects and pursues final dispositions according to assessed priorities
• Coordinates with other airline departments, as required, to provide for effective and efficient implementation of engineering dispositions
• Provide direct coordination with FAA designees, engineering, and production during prototype STC projects.
• Maintains knowledge of current and pending regulations, which affect areas of responsibility and ensures that all Engineering actions maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Utilizes available resources to continually increase levels of technical expertise and practical experience. Also strives to improve communications skills, time management and other personal qualities pertinent to maximum effectiveness and efficiency in performing assigned duties
• Actively engages with front line team members and leadership equally

Minimum Qualifications
- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
• 6 years engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications
- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• 4 years experience working with the FAA or other certification organization on 14
  
  CFR Part 25 compliance.
• Electrical Engineering experience desired

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to analyze technical data and make data driven decisions
• Demonstrates aptitude, ability and willingness to take on new roles and responsibilties
• Ability to prepare/deliver presentations that compel…