Southwest Airline Career Page · 20 hours ago
Associate Engineer - Powerplant
Southwest Airlines is committed to providing a stable work environment with opportunities for learning and personal growth. The Associate Engineer will support the Powerplant Programs Team in managing engine configurations and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
Airlines/Aviation
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
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available
Entry level experience, developing skills and knowledge in: Airline/OEM/MRO Engineering
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various airline support services
Knowledge of design techniques and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models
Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Ability to collect, organize, visualize, and assimilate data, including turning raw data into meaningful information, using data-oriented programs and visualization software
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, however it does not necessarily involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
Ability to communicate effectively via telephone as well as within group settings
Ability to work well with scheduled timelines
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 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 Airline Career Page
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