Jet Aviation Staffing - Electrical Engineer

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AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Function: Eng. Design, analysis, drawing interpretation etc.

The Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineer performs engineering work including design, analysis, substantiation, certification, drawing interpretation and project management related to maintenance, modification, and repair of transport category aircraft. Provides or coordinates engineering drawings related to electrical systems and components in support of VVIP / VIP aircraft completions.

Essential Job Functions

• Design and analyze electrical systems and components, typically in support aircraft interior

modifications and avionics upgrades (STC projects).

• Prepare electrical engineering reports, Engineering Authorization (EAs), drawings, analysis, and test

plans.

• Develop cabin electrical modification/installation work instruction, procedures, and recommendations.

• Coordinate and monitor electrical aspects of project schedule with project managers and aircraft

maintenance managers.

• Monitor and support electrical kit development and parts suppliers (internal and external).

• Support electrical aspects of proposal development.

• Coordinate with foreign and domestic approval authorities and their representatives for any necessary

assistance and/or approvals.

• Applies area of specialty to design, develop and implement creative and innovative solutions to difficult

problems.

• Strive for continuous process improvements and increasing efficiencies in execution and delivery with

safety as a priority.

• Maintain close and frequent communication with the Director of Engineering and PMO notifying

him/her of progress and any roadblocks or threats to the project's critical path that

could impact re-delivery.

• Deal with Customers in a cordial, respectful and professional manner, and to see to it that all personnel

behave accordingly.

• Always leads by example, through professional behavior, integrity, commitment to the company

and compliance with its policies.

• Ensure the highest quality service, safety standards and performance, with the objective of exceeding

customer satisfaction in the re-delivery of airworthy, reliable, and clean aircraft, in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Director of Engineering.

Critical partnerships include:

o Project Managers

o Quality Control

o Quality Assurance

o Planning and Production Control

o Materials Management

o Purchasing

o Engineering

o Finance

o Customer Representatives

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in electrical / aerospace engineering
• 5+ years of experience in Aviation Electrical Engineering, including experience in the design,

certification, and modification of aircraft electrical systems.

DESIRED

• Experience with certification processes and requirements including Supplemental Type Certificate (STC),

Organizational Design Authority (ODA), and other regulatory certification and airworthiness

requirements.

• Engineering process experience with VIP and VVIP completions for narrow and wide body aircraft.

• Experience with AutoCad, SolidWorks, or other engineering design software applications.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and negotiating skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to effectively interact with all levels of staff

from different departments effectively.

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills in order to prioritize workload according to business

demands and works well under pressure.

Working Conditions

The work is performed in an office environment, aircraft hangar, at the departure gate or on the aircraft parking

ramp.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered Light work.

Requires frequent walking, standing and/or climbing.

expected to work through specially designed airframe, engine and undercarriage openings while

standing on ladders or scaffolds; to use hoists and lifts; required precision instruments and other

necessary tools.

Exposure to climate changes is normally experienced in an aviation repair facility.

Lift up to 20 pounds

Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching

Standing

Sit with back supported

If you are a qualified individual and have a disability, for which you need a reasonable accommodation to

perform the essential functions of the job to which you are applying, you are entitled to one under the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.