Aircraft Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:

Aircraft Engineer

Organization:

Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR)

Department:

OPE

FLSA Classification:

Exempt

EEOC Job Category

(2) Professional

Revision Date:

August 1, 2023

1. Position’s Connections

Position of the direct supervisor

Planning and Engineering Manager

Positions of the direct subordinates

N/A

1. Description of the Position

The Aircraft Engineer is responsible of supporting defects outside of approved data limits for aircraft systems/engines/avionics and/or structures/interior. Preparation of reports for these defects to the OEMs and obtaining of necessary approvals. Preparation of customers’ specific reports regarding aircraft systems/engines and/or structures/interior. Support OPS in troubleshooting. Support project preparation. Duties are to be performed with a proactive positive mindset, ensuring compliance, quality and safety as priority.

1. Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare Engineering Order’s (EO’s)
• Prepare reports and draft repair proposals to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs) for defects not covered by the available approved data, across all the process flow until repair approval documentation.
• Compile engineering reports required by the relevant company procedures and/or customer requirements.
• Support project preparation in terms of materials and special tools identification primarily for incoming defects, special modifications and Engineering orders
• Advise ONE Production System (OPS) regarding structures/interior and aircraft systems/engines/avionics related troubleshooting.
• Close cooperation with ONE Production System (OPS) and Quality (OQU) Departments to permanently improve the maintenance processes.
• Support Customer and Quality Audits
• Evaluate customer work package in the area of aircraft structures/interior/systems/engines and avionics in terms of materials and man-hour forecasting and support quotation processes.
• Provide engineering data and recommendations to the customer and ONE Production System (OPS) as necessary.
• Classify and report major modifications and repairs.
• Provide Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC), Components Maintenance Manual (CMM) clarifications.
• Clarify specific issues related to Standard Wiring Installation Practices
• Clarify specific issues related to new modification embodiment.
• Support cancellation of modification embodiment on Customer Request
• Provide clarification of aircraft (A/C) Equipment related Software requirements and assist Customer in updating software database (i.e., Navigational database)
• Evaluate and advise on service bulletins and other in-service publications.
• Support ONE Production System (OPS) during implementation of new repair schemes and reporting back to the OEMs for obtaining final approvals.
• Advise ONE Production System (OPS) regarding test equipment and special tools required for specific functional tests / download procedures.
• Liaise with manufacturers, vendors, customers and authorities.
• Support In-House Fabrication of Materials with technical documentation.
• Ensure FAA/EASA Part - 145 compliance in systems/engines/avionics and in structures/interior engineering.
• Maintain systems/engines/avionics/structures/interior approvals and gain approvals in other disciplines as required.
• Acquire/Maintain knowledge of welding technologies.
• Provide guidance to other departments with regards to engineering issues
• Part of aircraft weighing certification process
• Take an active role in the implementation of solutions for processes improvements within the department also supporting kick-off meetings and wash-up as required by the On-site Planner (OSP)
• Lead and contribute to Departmental and Company projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance in all performed tasks and duties.
• Proactive mindset with a positive attitude to provide solutions.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by a Senior Aircraft Engineer and/or the Planning & Engineering Manager
• Support requirements for traveling abroad

1. Other Responsibilities

• Support customer and quality audits
• Prepare progress reports.
• Support aircraft maintenance by regularly attending project meetings and actively liaising with the customer and relevant team members.
• Participate in the Project Team and its functions.
• Tune processes to meet customer requirements.
• Review and actively participate in the identification of systems and procedures that impedes performance. Take an active role in the implementation of solutions for process improvements within the department and production site(s). Work with Production to ensure KPI adherence and feedback deviation to OPE.
• Support requirements for traveling abroad. Prior to travelling, we will endeavor to ensure that technology, cost efficiency and the need for travel is fully considered before requiring anyone to travel.
• Perform additional duties and tasks within the parameters of this job description as assigned by the Manager

1. Education, Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Aircraft Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Professional training in aircraft maintenance with a minimum of five (3-5) years’ experience in aircraft maintenance, design, manufacturing environment, that qualifies authorization approval from Quality Department.
• Knowledge of airworthiness requirements and certification specifications
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems/engines/avionics and in structures/interior
• Good technical and mechanical knowledge and experience
• General familiarization course (or type-rating course) for at least the aircraft types serviced on the facility, a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of aircraft documentation, a plus
• Computer literacy
• Good analytical skills
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Effective report writing
• Be able to work independently and be initiative driven.
• Be an effective communicator within a team.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Able to work under time pressure.
• Team player
• Flexibility in the work environment and working time