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The Engineer - Powerplant (AOG) provides world-class customer service while keeping safety and compliance the top priorities. This individual contributor position is a primary powerplant engineer in support of any current / imminent aircraft on the ground or potential operational impact avoidance activities for Alaska Airlines.
Job Responsibility:
Associate Level: Contributes to the application and management the Alaska ETOPS and APU on-demand programs
Contributes to the application and management of the Engine Condition Monitoring Program
Assists Maintenance and Technical Services teams with troubleshooting for resolution to systemic / chronic powerplant issues, minimizing aircraft downtime for unscheduled maintenance
Reviews all original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommendations (SBs, SLs, etc.) Applicable to the fleet
Under direction of the Manager or Fleet Powerplant Engineer, authors engineering control (EC) documents (engineering orders and authorizations, fleet campaigns, etc.) to direct the incorporation of modifications, improvements, and disposition of line troubleshooting and shop requests
Learns to collaborate with the Fleet Powerplant Engineers and cross-divisional teams (e.g., records, planning, line maintenance, engine build-up shop, QC, flight operations, technical publications, etc.), ensuring efficient implementation of released EC documents
Seeks to understand all available information (e.g., AS operational data, OEM engineering data, other operators shared information, etc.) to continually improve the safe and efficient operation of the installed Powerplant(s)
Authors AS-specific engineering data for inclusion into the ICAs (manuals) for configuration control and required maintenance actions with supervision
Contributes to the reliability program. Learns powerplant and fleet initiatives and work closely with powerplant fleet engineers to support reliability initiatives
Intermediate Level: Works independently within the team to manage the Alaska ETOPS and APU on-demand programs
Works Independently within the team to manage of the Engine Condition Monitoring Program
Takes the initiative to propose Maintenance and Technical Services teams with troubleshooting resolutions to systemic / chronic powerplant issues, minimizing aircraft downtime for unscheduled maintenance with limited supervision
Reviews all original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommendations (SBs, SLs, etc.) Applicable to the fleet
With limited direction from the Manager or Fleet Powerplant Engineer, authors engineering control (EC) documents (engineering orders and authorizations, fleet campaigns, etc.) to direct the incorporation of modifications, improvements, and disposition of line troubleshooting and shop requests with limited supervision
Partners with the Fleet Powerplant Engineers to lead the cross-divisional teams (e.g., records, planning, line maintenance, engine build-up shop, QC, flight operations, technical publications, etc.), ensuring efficient implementation of released EC documents
Utilizes all available information (e.g., AS operational data, OEM engineering data, other operators shared information, etc.) to continually improve the safe and efficient operation of the installed Powerplant(s)
Authors AS-specific engineering data for inclusion into the ICAs (manuals) for configuration control and required maintenance actions with limited supervision
Contributes to the reliability program. Learns powerplant and fleet initiatives and work closely with powerplant fleet engineers to support reliability initiatives
Requirements:
Associate Level: Bachelor’s degree with a focus in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or two years’ experience in aircraft maintenance, technical training including an A&P license, and/or aviation management will be considered
Intermediate Level: A minimum 2 years of Powerplant engineering experience (e.g., airline, OEM, and/or shop)
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or 2+ years’ experience in aircraft maintenance, technical training including an A&P license, and/or aviation management will be considered
Required at all levels: Understanding of Gas Turbine fundamental operating principles (aero, thermal, mechanical, etc.)
Knowledge of APUs and Powerplant Systems
Excellent communication (e.g., verbal, written, and listening), presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise documentation
Detailed oriented and highly organized in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Minimum age of 18
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, off hours and rotating shifts
Must be willing to infrequently travel to support AOG aircraft and technicians
What we offer:
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits