Atlas Air · 2 months ago
Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer
Erlanger
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $129K/yr
9+ years expAtlas Air, Inc is a leading provider of air cargo services, and they are seeking a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer. The role involves ensuring the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of aircraft, as well as mentoring and guiding a team of Aircraft Systems Engineers.
Transportation
Responsibilities
Prioritize Systems Engineering actions for Aircraft Systems Engineers
Responsible for guiding and mentoring the activities of the Aircraft Systems Engineers in the Department to provide technical support for 747/767/737/777 Fleets
Responsible for guiding and mentoring the Liaison Engineering Support Team to supplement existing Systems Engineering AOG/24/7 technical support team
Provide budgetary data on projects and issues as directed
Responsible for effectively managing all Heavy Maintenance & Conversion MROs – Major/Minor Repair Documentation
Issue instructions and documents to economically support operations and return aircraft to service in a safe, airworthy, and timely manner
Guide and mentor the activities of Aircraft Systems Engineers providing technical support for the existing 747/767/737/777 Fleets
Participate in the Project Systems Team
Participate in the FAR/AD/NPRM compliance of the existing 747/767/737/777 Fleets
Manage the Aircraft Systems Engineers in the review, analysis and responses of Fleet team Idea Exchange (FIX) for existing 747/767/737/777 Fleets
Participate in Working Groups
Develop and/or obtain approved data, acceptable data, and Alternate Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) for repairs, alterations, and modifications
Update technical source documents as applicable to insure accuracy
Support integration of new and previously operated aircraft. Analysis and determination of Major Repairs, AD’s, STC’s and the follow on actions prior to Aircraft induction to the fleet
Liaise with manufacturers; maintenance representatives, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities; outside engineering departments; regulatory personnel; and other outside agencies
Participate in industry working groups, industry steering committees, industry meetings, and conferences
Review work of consultant, contract, and MRO Systems Engineers
Evaluate Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters (SLs), and other notifications of in-service issues
Develop product improvement modifications as dictated by Reliability indicators
Establish component repair and build specifications to enhance dispatch reliability in accordance with budgetary and regulatory requirements
Perform thorough analysis of various fleet technical issues as requested by internal customers and upper management
Perform analysis on emerging fleet technical issues / in-service reliability impact events as related to Engineering Orders and Maintenance Programs Tasks
Submit recommendations for continuous improvement with a focus on safety, reliability and cost control
Develop and refine standard analysis methods and processes that allow consistent outcomes and responsible recommendations to support company goals with regards to dispatch reliability and on time performance
Develop and refine standard analysis methods and processes for continuous improvement of aircraft component reliability
Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory guidance in regards to effective reliability programs and proactively propose and implement adjustments
Increase effectiveness – doing the right things
Increase efficiency – doing the right things at the right time
Reduce maintenance costs
Achieve OTP Goals
Increase availability
Reduce maintenance check down time
Increase Time Since Installed (TSI) average for components
Work with original equipment manufacturers on emerging issues to help ensure safety and airworthiness, but also minimize the economic impact
Organize, develop and provide all necessary Systems Engineering documentation required to complete aircraft System modifications and repairs within the allocated time schedule and budget allowance
Provide technical support to Technical Operations, Ground Operations, Flight Operations, and other Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings personnel
Review maintenance programs, and initiate maintenance programs changes and changes to maintenance documents
Report on the status of projects and issues as directed
Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager Aircraft Systems Engineering
Provide guidance and mentoring to a multi-discipline/multi-product Aircraft Systems engineering team
Guide the Aircraft Systems Engineers to continue along a Continuous Improvement path utilizing process improvement methods/tools/training
Work to standardize legacy processes and develop new breakthrough processes
Assist in the identification and removal of barriers to successful project completion
Manage key customers as required for technical support / issue management
Drive issues to closure efficiently with high customer satisfaction
Support introduction of new processes
Balance customer requirements with team requirements
Distill and communicate technical concepts to the team and other stakeholders
Foster a constructive dialogue and argue for the right outcomes with data, conviction, and diplomacy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in an Engineering discipline or an equivalent combination of formal education, on-the-job training, and/or work experience
Minimum of 9 years in Aircraft Systems Engineering with Management of workforce experience
Strong technical skills and knowledge of Aircraft Systems and components design
Ability to interface with manufacturers and regulatory agencies
Demonstrated ability to deliver results in an airline environment
Proven experience building, managing and developing effective and innovative technical teams
Ability and passion to bring vision and innovation to the engineering function
Effective collaboration skills and strategy development with peers and senior leaders
Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with leadership (minimum – up to 2 levels up)
Strict adherence to meeting scheduling deadlines and holding individuals accountable to meet customer requirements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports
Takes initiative, Sense of Ownership, Passion, Positive attitude
Strong organization skills and collaborative management style
Very strong problem analysis and solution skills in dealing with complex technical issues
Financial analysis skills required. Clear understanding of financial systems
Ability to evaluate risk and make timely decisions
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and familiarity with M&E systems and Document Management Systems
Strong technical skills and with extensive background in Systems and Management
Ability to identify safe, cost effective solutions
High degree of independent judgement and decision making concerning matters of significance to company
Ability to conduct business/technical briefings to internal and external representatives
Ability to interface with regulatory agencies and other departments in a collaborative manner
Preferred
A&P Certificate (Preferred)
Airline / Aerospace industry experience
Company
Atlas Air
Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$253.1MKey Investors
Greenlight Capital
2022-08-04Acquired
2020-08-04Post Ipo Equity
2017-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $253.1M
Leadership Team
Michael T. Steen
Chief Executive Officer
Joel Goldberg
Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-16
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings
2025-09-25
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