Position Summary
The Associate Engineer Interiors is responsible for engineering activities to aircraft interiors and furnishings, related components, Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFE&C), and exterior paint on Airbus and Embraer aircraft. The Associate Engineer will support line and heavy maintenance and modification while learning and building technical experience.
Essential Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, direct and/or perform engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to the aircraft interior configuration, components, IFE&C and equipment furnishings
- Review and action Airworthiness Directives to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
- Review Technical Directives such as Service Bulletins, Service Letters etc. for applicability, system reliability and/or economic benefits
- Implement design changes as required to meet airline/departmental objectives and management directives
- Demonstrate compliance with all applicable regulations for modification/repairs pertaining to area of responsibility
- Establish and maintain configuration and standard of exterior and interior graphics
- Assist in the evaluation and planning for new aircraft and equipment
- Develop engineering procedures, standards and process specifications to comply with manufacturer/vendors Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives and other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements
- Develop and issues detailed work instructions and engineering drawings to accomplish alterations and repairs
- Develop customized procedures and special criteria for repairs, modifications, inspections, servicing and other maintenance actions
- Establish build specifications and administer configuration controls for interior components and equipment furnishings
- Develop and obtain regulatory approval for technical data required for modifications/repairs of equipment furnishings and components
- Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting support to various departments in support of the day-to-day operation
- Ensure reliability performance standards are monitored and reviewed
- Conduct root cause analysis for systems and components to determine remedies for wear, malfunctions or premature removals
- Evaluate new methods, materials and equipment which may provide cost benefits and take action to incorporate justified changes
- Other duties and assignments as directed by the Manager of Engineering