What you’ll need to bring with you:
Your Education/Experience:
A High school diploma or equivalent,
4 year degree from accredited college or university in Avionics or related experience
A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.
Must have advanced knowledge of CAD
Sufficient to be designated as a Designated Engineering Representative by the FAA.
Experience performing data analysis and substantiation in primary engineering discipline
Experience writing engineering reports and/or technical papers
Experience in customer support, including technical support
FAA certification processes and paperwork experience
Your Initiative:
We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.
Your Sense of Responsibility:
Must perform all work in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulation guidelines.
Must follow all company and safety rules while performing duties.
Must have a working knowledge of West Star quality and engineering policies.
Approve data as being adequate, for West Star
Support the work of multiple projects
Assist shop members in daily operations and duties
Completion of FAA paperwork
Maintain customer oriented work habits
Initiate daily contact with Team Leaders at the assigned aircraft or project site
Must have a working knowledge of West Star quality and engineering policies.
Other particulars:
Physical Requirements
Lifts 50 lbs.
Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.
Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
Climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas
Standing and sitting for long periods of time.
Advanced personal computer operations
Varied positions in and around an aircraft, including tight quarters
Mental Requirements
Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
Ability to troubleshoot or evaluate system operation.
Ability to work with others in a professional manner.
Ability to understand, implement and interpret the Federal Aviation Regulations and West Star Aviation written policies.
Capable of reading and understanding technical data relating to the engineering aspects of aircraft maintenance and certification.
Posses competent technical writing skills.
Posses the math skills required to perform engineering analysis.
Ability to analyze new information and draw correct conclusions.
Ability to coordinate projects.
Team environment skills.
High level of math and technical writing skills.
Able to efficiently run CAD, word processing, spreadsheet and database software
Working Conditions
Work in an office environment, heated maintenance and paint hangar environments.
Occasional work in outside conditions may be required.
Occasional travel may be required.
Equipment Used
Office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, etc.
Inspection equipment such as mirrors, boroscopes, magnification devices, etc.
Measurement devices such as calipers and micrometers.
Equipment used for physical testing such as mechanical or electrical load testing.