Senior Flight Engineer

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Job Description

Purpose

The Senior Flight Engineer reports to the Director of Aviation Maintenance. Primary duties will include complete oversight of regulatory compliance with FAA regulations, manufacturers' inspection and maintenance programs, and Department and Company policy. They will assist in providing daily personnel work assignments as well as guide, mentor, and provides on-the-job instruction or training to the assigned group in related technical information job procedures, safety and general shop and hangar practices. They may also be appointed as a Crew Chief to a specific aircraft, in charge of its legal compliance, inspection status, and maintenance forecasting.

In conjunction with supervisory duties, they will perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, and launch/recovery support. Responsible for flying on corporate aircraft during international travel, they will provide technical expertise during in-flight and AOG situations along with tending to the comfort and safety needs of passengers to include serving food and beverages. While conducting appropriate cabin management practices, the Flight Engineer will have a solid understanding of on-board communication systems to include satellite TV, internet, and Iridium phone systems. The Sr. Flight Engineer will be a dynamic role to ensure the utmost quality criteria of company aircraft as described below, but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, engine runs and taxi operations that conform to the standards established by the Company, regulations, and industry best practices.

• Availability to work nights, weekends, or flexible hours as determined by flight schedule (24/7 Operation).

• Ability to optimize aircraft dispatch reliability and operational availability through the role of Flight Engineer during international travel.

• Act as passenger service provider and safety coordinator. Requires training in evacuation procedures, medical aid, passenger service, and food handling procedures.

• Ensure cabin configuration and associated management functions are performed in accordance with Departmental policies and procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).

• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of all onboard passenger service equipment, to include DVD player, SatCom, Aircell, BBML, and Airshow systems and applications.

• Oversee that work performed by contract maintenance facilities is accomplished and properly documented in accordance with FAA and AbbVie department requirements.

• Provide active participation in the Department Safety Management System (SMS) and involvement in obtaining bi-annual certification through IS-BAO (International Standard- Business Aircraft Operations).

• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory; including ordering, shipping and receiving.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in time-sensitive situations.

• Have thorough understanding of avionics/electrical/computer systems.

• Provide a professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills with effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

• Proficiency with the use of technology and computer knowledge to include Microsoft Office and related business applications i.e. CMP/AVTRAK.

• Pursue on-going technical training and remain cognizant of industry advancements through conferences and seminars.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of business aviation maintenance and avionics experience on large cabin business aircraft
• FAA Airframe and Power plant certificate required. Inspection Authorization preferred.
• NCATT AET certification preferred.

Additional Information

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