Job description

Position: Aerospace Engineer
Location: Portland, OR
Duration: 1 Year

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development of repairs, alterations, and maintenance specifications, and for providing engineering assistance to all departments of the Maintenance and Engineering Division and the Company
• Mutually establish and prioritize projects and objectives with Manager
• Periodically review and update project tasks, schedule, and change requests, as required, in the Engineering Department's Project & Change Management System
• Establish preventative maintenance procedures and reliability improvements in the interest of safety, cost reduction and fleet maintenance improvements
• Ensure economical and timely completion of modifications and coordinate properly with company, FAA, and suppliers
• Provide engineering assistance to the AOG Engineering and Technical Services group by analyzing in-service difficulties relating to aircraft interiors
• Review Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and Airworthiness Directives, recommending action to be taken
• Develop and issue Engineering Controls with supporting documents, drawings and manual revisions to accomplish repairs and alterations to aircraft systems
• Develop preventive maintenance procedures, and specifications as necessary to extend the useful life of aircraft and/or components
• Investigate problems and propose modifications, evaluate their merits and provide recommendations for solutions, including parts and labor estimates
• Provide assistance to other departments to ensure optimal Maintenance Programs and Reliability of Alaska Airlines fleet
• Keep abreast of the state of the art and technical developments affecting aircraft interiors

Other duties as assigned

• Embody the Alaska Spirit and conduct oneself with Professionalism, Integrity, Resourcefulness and Caring

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. Degree in Engineering (Aerospace or Mechanical) strongly preferred
• Combination of other degrees, licenses and experience may be considered in lieu of an engineering degree
• Minimum 5+ years in aviation industry experience required (Airline, OEM, and/or MRO)
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of aircraft systems (B737CL and B737NG preferred)
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, operating policies and procedures required
• Computer literate and ability to learn Alaska Airlines Maintenance and Project & Change Management Systems required
• Project management experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) required
• Strong analytical and complex problem solving ability, particularly in identifying fleet issues and significant trends required
• Must be able to meet assigned project deadlines with self-directed decision making confidence required
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Aviation industry: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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