Senior Engineer Avionics

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The Senior Engineer reports to the Manager of Engineering and plays a key role in developing and implementing in-service modifications, repairs and other solutions aimed at enhancing aircraft reliability and achieving operational excellence. Their job involves ensuring aircraft safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulations. They work closely with other engineers, technicians, and specialists to design and develop new aircraft and improve existing ones.

To be successful in the role, you must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead major programs, and concurrently drive technical execution across multiple projects and stakeholder groups. This role will also support departmental goals including crew member engagement initiatives to drive positive change and influence.

• Apply analytical and experience skills to develop substantiation and regulatory compliance plans for in-house designs, and embody Major and Minor modifications and/or repairs
• Collaborate with predictive digital technology teams to help develop diagnostics and monitoring strategies that would improve the overall operational reliability
• Analyze and record component failures with a view to improving airworthiness, time on wing, and reducing operational costs
• Organize engineering projects by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources
• Maintain close liaison with other departments and industry to assure that engineering and maintenance practices comply with, or surpass, policies and regulations of applicable government agencies
• Complete feasibility studies by studying project concepts, objectives, priorities, and requirements; conducting aircraft surveys; identifying and establishing technical solutions; preparing technical documents and submittals
• Actively participate with industry working groups to represent Jet Blue’s interests in various airworthiness, reliability, cost and operational problems
• Develop standard repairs and troubleshooting instructions to enhance the experience of repetitive and nonconventional recurring problems with standardized proven instructions
• Create, review and approve technical documentation for aircraft systems and structures
• Review and disseminate service bulletins, service letter, operator’s letters and other data of this type
• Determine the proper course of action and initiates the applicable Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) engineering documentation
• Enter Engineering Authorizations (EA) data into the electronic maintenance tracking program
• Assist with identification of Intervals and Methods of Airworthiness Directive Compliance
• Look for and act on opportunities to increase airline profit, increase block hours, decrease the cost per block hour (CASM) and increase aircraft reliability
• Technical Writing – Ability to understand and generate clear and efficient work instructions
• Monitor and maintain aircraft systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for aircraft systems requirements
• Direct and control various special projects as assigned by the Manager of Engineering
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other technical discipline w ith at least six (6) years of experience in Aviation sector. Bachelor’s degree requirement may be substituted with an additional three (3) years of direct experience providing aircraft engineering and technical support in an airline environment
• Strong knowledge in the areas of aircraft structures, avionics, systems, or power plant as applicable
• Experience with project execution, teamwork experience, and ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
• Experience writing successful project proposals
• Aircraft, engine and component reliability analysis skills to identify root cause of systems problems and identify financial benefits of potential solutions
• Demonstrated ability to perform engineering calculations and analyses to ensure aircraft safety,…