Southwest Airlines · 12 hours ago
Associate Engineer - Powerplant
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$81K/yr - $90K/yrSouthwest Airlines is committed to providing a stable work environment and is seeking an Associate Engineer to support the Powerplant Programs Team. This role involves managing engine configurations, implementing FAA regulations, and collaborating with various departments to ensure reliability and compliance within the airline's maintenance programs.
Public Transportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Evaluate and process manufacturer’s service documents (Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc.) and regulatory requirements (Airworthiness Directives, Notice of Proposed Rule Making, Code of Federal Regulations, etc.)
Participate in the development and substantiation of in-house repairs and modifications for implementation into the SWA maintenance program
Collaborate with other departments such as Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Production and other Stakeholders for assigned projects to develop project implementation plans
Participate in troubleshooting and resolution of in-service issues
Participate in activities related to various types of cost/benefit analysis
Develop Engineering documentation to support resolution of in-service issues
Participate in activities related to OEM, Supplemental Type Certificate Holder, and PMA products
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor of Science in an ABET accredited course of study in Engineering (May have anticipated graduation date within 6 months from posting date)
Entry level experience, developing skills and knowledge in: Airline/OEM/MRO Engineering
Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Benefits
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit
Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
Company
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered .
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2025-10-27Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-10-04Post Ipo Equity· $107M
2024-06-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.9B
Leadership Team
Robert E. Jordan
President, Chief Executive Officer, & Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
Brendan Conlon
Vice President Crew Scheduling
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