Sr Engineer

Intro

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!

Why You'Ll Love This Job

• This position is member of the Aircraft Acquisitions & Entry into Service Engineering team within the Technical Operations division.  
• In this role you will be responsible for providing technical and engineering support for the addition of new fleet types and used aircraft into the AA fleet, then performing the technical acceptance process  regarding contractual, regulatory and physical condition requirements for each individual aircraft acquisition. 

What You'Ll Do

• Review quality deviations engineering data for production aircraft deemed acceptable by the aircraft manufacturer for AA acceptance  
• Review Airbus MODs (Modifications) and Boeing PRR’s (Production Revision Records) and CN’s (Change Notices) on upcoming deliveries to ensure company readiness for these changes prior to acceptance of the new aircraft. 
• Manage communication, planning and coordination of aircraft deliveries with all required divisions (Tech Ops, Flight Ops and Inflight) within the company, FAA and aircraft lessors as required.
• Review pre-purchase aircraft delivery records available on MyBoeingFleet and AirbusWorld and provide dispositions as necessary.
• Perform on-site inspections of new delivery aircraft at Airbus and Boeing manufacturing facilities and used aircraft at MROs resulting in technical acceptance to AA standards.
• Assist in negotiating commercial settlements and implementing commitment letters with the aircraft manufacturers for new aircraft conditions and defects that do not meet AA quality standard
• Author, review and approve engineering documentation (EO’s/EA’s/ RTPC etc.) related to acceptance of new and used aircraft/fleets as necessary.
• Oversee and support the FAA Conformity Inspection requirements and processes for new & used aircraft entering the fleet
• Manage and provide support to all technical and maintenance queries while aircraft is undergoing Entry-Into Service and/or Pre-Ops visit.
• Assist in managing and improving the acquisition departments workflow processes for aircraft acquisition
• Conduct aircraft configuration specification reviews for new aircraft deliveries and fleet types.
• Maintain certain American Airlines Operations Specifications (D085, D086, D092 etc)
• Ability and flexibility to travel domestically & internationally with short notice.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Aircraft Acquisitions-Engineering.

All You'Ll Need For Success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering from an accredited college/university required
• 7 – 10 years of aircraft engineering experience
• Highly knowledgeable in AA manuals, policies and procedures and FAA regulations and Orders with emphasis on 14 CFR Part 91, 121 and FAA Order 8900.1 

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ​Demonstrated project management experience.  
• Knowledgeable in aircraft certification process.
• Personnel supervisory experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• A&P license
• ​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 acceptance of solutions
• Ability to successfully interact with internal and external customers 

What You'Ll Get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: 

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? 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 Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel Free To Be Yourself At American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.