Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Job Description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Job Description

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Aircraft maintenance engineer provides computer systems validation support for electronic quality management systems, spreadsheets, databases and other systems subject to 21CFR Part 11 requirements.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Troubleshoot electronic units, cabling or seat consoles in which failures occur down to the line replaceable modules, using knowledge of electronic theory
Maintain an activity log throughout the duty period
Research, develop, and provide solutions to a complex inspection related maintenance issues
Position requires frequent internal customer contact
Find the best possible solution for product changes, maintenance program modifications or procedural changes using strategy agility
Follow established procedures for collecting, organizing, and analyzing product data, researching inspection task findings, technical issues related to inspection programs, component reliability, product enhancements, service documents
Demonstrates proficiency in reading and comprehending manufacturers' manuals, FAA directives, computerized maintenance records, Minimum Equipment Lists, Service Bulletins, and all other publications required to perform aircraft maintenance properly
Performs additional duties as assigned by the Manager of Aircraft Maintenance
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with approved data, statutory requirements and company standards
Ensure all applicable maintenance documentation is completed to a high standard in accordance with company procedures

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EAGLE, SEEK, FTOD, FSD, JTD, FAA

Education for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the aircraft maintenance engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Engineering, Technical, Aviation, Mathematics, Education, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Management, Science

Skills for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Desired skills for aircraft maintenance engineer include:

Aircraft mechanical systems
Electronic and troubleshooting generally acquired through commercial aviation
Electronic theory
Military experience
Part-145 and any other relevant regulations
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Technical school education combined with one
Jet a piston airframe and engine principals
Appendix I to Part-66
CAAS and other Civil Authority regulations

Desired experience for aircraft maintenance engineer includes:

Completed to EASA Part 145 Standards
Ideally you will have worked in an airline engineering and/or aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organization as an experienced EASA B1 or B2 licensed and type rated Certifying Engineer
The Base Maintenance Liaison Engineer will be based at the BCASEL facility but will spend a high proportion of time at other UK, Europe and overseas locations
The Base Maintenance Liaison Engineer must be willing and able to spend considerable time away from base including training periods in Seattle
Occasionally travel may be required at short notice
Candidates must have existing rights to live and work in the UK to be considered for this position

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Examples

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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an aircraft maintenance engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for aircraft maintenance engineer
  • Identify necessary repairs to restore functional acceptance, which may require the removal and replacement of defective line replaceable modules and/or cabling
  • Communicate and interface with the customer
  • Perform aircraft maintenance when rostered to do so under the guidance of the Cat A/AE/AES
  • Perform maintenance and servicing of third party operator aircraft
  • Keep up to date with aircraft systems, technology, processes and procedures
  • Ensure safe working practices are applied and all accidents and near misses are reported
  • Perform aircraft maintenance when rostered to do so under the guidance of the Cat AE/EM
  • Follow established procedures for collecting, organizing and analyzing product data
  • Research, update, and/or improve inspection programs, component reliability, product enhancements, service documents
  • Frequent interaction with internal and external customers
Qualifications for aircraft maintenance engineer
  • A&P and Pilots license preferred
  • Experience with military flight manuals, with use of in-flight checklists preferred
  • Aircraft structural and composite repair experience
  • Experience with nondestructive inspection techniques
  • F-35 General Experience
  • Flight Line maintenance with experience with flight controls
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an aircraft maintenance engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for aircraft maintenance engineer
  • Provide troubleshooting, servicing, technical, and operational assistance for inspection and maintenance related issues
  • Hold Safety as a core value and contribute to the achievement of a Zero Harm and an incident/injury free environment through active participation in all safety programs relevant to their position
  • Carry out the aircraft maintenance duties and responsibilities in accordance with our Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), Engineering Procedure Manuals (EPMs) and our suite of company polices and procedures
  • Ensure strict adherence to the apprentice training program and follow all reasonable direction by the assigned mentor and Engineering supervisor
  • Ensure safety of work processes, plant and equipment and maintain safe work environment complying with all company WHS policy and procedures
  • Carry out planned maintenance on Electronic Warfare & Target Towing equipment in accordance with instructions from the Mission Systems MaintenanceTeamLeader
  • Investigate and repair faults reported or found on Electronic Warfare & Target Towing equipment
  • Ensure that correct documentation is completed for all maintenance activities
  • Carry out acceptance testing and commissioning of new and modified Electronic Warfare & Target Towing equipment
  • Support Target Towing flying operations
Qualifications for aircraft maintenance engineer
  • Completed within budgetary requirements
  • Hydraulics and/or landing gear system experience
  • Airframe / Powerplant License
  • Experience using XML Authoring Tools, and/or previous experience in the Authoring and Sustainment of Technical Data / Orders / Publications
  • Experience with Product Data Management (PDM), ATLAS, VAS and JDL
  • Experience with external customer’s communication
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of aircraft maintenance engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for aircraft maintenance engineer
  • Ensure that all tasks are completed in accordance with the current Departmental and Company Safety and Quality standards and procedures
  • Hold, maintain and exercise EASA (Part 21G/145)/ISO 9001 Company Authorisations in Electronic Warfare & Target Towing related disciplines where certification is required
  • Be conversant with Company I.T
  • Carry out in-house repair/calibration of workshop test equipment IAW Departmental procedures
  • Implementation of continuous improvement practices within Mission Systems Maintenance disciplines
  • Assist with activities on the Flight Line as required
Qualifications for aircraft maintenance engineer
  • Prior experience in fighter aircraft maintenance, operations and modifications
  • Aircraft depot maintenance or management experience
  • Must have experience manning, leading, and supporting all aspects of unit and depot level aircraft modifications including Contractor Field Team (CFT) support
  • Extensive background in Time Compliance Technical Directive (TCTD) implementation
  • Proven experience in coordinating mod/retrofit actions with diverse team of contractors and end users
  • Candidate must be proficient with researching and interpreting modification engineering drawings and manufacturing/material process specifications
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Job Description

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Our innovative and growing company is looking for an aircraft maintenance engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for aircraft maintenance engineer
  • Evaluate and/or create and issue C-32A and C-40B/C maintenance work packages
  • Reconcile maintenance plans to accommodate both contractor led and customer led maintenance
  • Maintain awareness of operational activities and aircraft on the ground maintenance events
  • Provide support for operator recovery plans for operational disruptions due to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
  • Identify and plan for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance based on review of current requirements and historical maintenance activity
  • Review PDM task cards to identify scheduled requirements and parts removals, such as panels, flight controls, filters, Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
  • Research and analyze systems and components to identify issues and corrective action
  • Resolve a wide range of technical and operational issues associated with in-service aircraft, depot maintenance, and repair
  • Draft and review technical publication source data
  • Interpret engineering drawings and standards
Qualifications for aircraft maintenance engineer
  • Prior experience working with and consulting Navy/Air Force service representatives a plus
  • Experience and working knowledge with JSF sustainment tools
  • Prior military service at multiple levels of maintenance, logistics, and support of fighter aircraft preferred
  • M1/M2 rating required (A&P license required)
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with diversified jet, turboprop, piston, modification, and phase inspection experience as an M1/M2 (A&P Mechanic)
  • Must possess a valid Textron Aviation-issued driver’s license and valid issued driver’s license
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of aircraft maintenance engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for aircraft maintenance engineer
  • Provides assistance to system owner in researching event to determine safety implications, preparing analysis, recommendations and presentations to various safety processes, boards and forums
  • Researches and develops engineering updates of less-complex technical in-service issues
  • Manage major structural improvements program and the Aviation Structural Integrity Program (ASIP)
  • Provide technical services and incidental materials necessary to develop non-standard, structural repairs not listed in the USAF Structural Repair Manual for the SRR aircraft
  • Provide strict oversight of the execution of any alignment process, document results, monitor fleet structural conditions and provide reports to the Product Line Engineering Officer
  • Interact with SRR PL Engineering, Production, Planning and Supply on engineering issues
  • Provide engineering services to assist in updating SRR Illustrated Parts Manual
  • Assist COR in making safety of flight determinations for fasteners and holes
  • Maintain historical library of all engineering and repair memos categorized by ATA 100 chapter and subchapter
Qualifications for aircraft maintenance engineer
  • Holder of QCAA / ICAO aircraft maintenance license (type II) with certifying experience
  • Licensed Engineers holding a minimum of one company type authorisation
  • Recognised aircraft type rating and detailed knowledge of aircraft maintenance fundamentals and company procedures
  • In accordance with the Civil aviation regulations 7 years in totality or Expert - minimum 6 years of job• related experience required from an approved training facility
  • In case of internal upgrade from EN.01 minimum 1 year with B1/B2 full approvals on QR
  • MH-47 modification and test experience

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