Engineer

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

• A Test Equipment Engineer is responsible for the design, specification, usage procedures, maintenance, calibration requirements and selection of equivalent alternates for all tooling and test equipment used for the return to service testing of aircraft systems, components, and engine/APU for all AA fleets/ATA chapters.

Engineer L2/L3

• This job entails authoring and revision control of engineering specifications, and creation of maintenance requirements and programs for tools and test equipment.
• The position supports complex Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and Test Stands consisting of multiple resources, measuring equipment, interface equipment and control systems.
• These systems can be computer controlled and require maintenance of software programs including writing/modifying code as needed.
• Experience with some level of programming language (i.e Visual Basic) and general knowledge of computer systems is needed.
• The position will involve primary design and/or modification of electrical and mechanical tools to meet American Airlines’ needs and specifications.
• SolidWorks or other design software experience needed for development and documentation of AA designed tools/equipment.
• Knowledge of 3D printing useful for protype of tools, etc.
• This position will directly support maintenance customers and collaboratively work across multiple departments daily.
• Must be able to clearly communicate, be flexible and actively listen to those we support while working on the best tooling solution for each situation.

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• B.S. Degree in Classical Electrical/Computer Engineering required from an accredited College/University.
• Ability to perform programming revisions/adjustments in Visual Basic or similar language.

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience as an engineer with experience in Automated Test Equipment and/or programming interface
• The ability to handle stressful decision-making and real-time items.
• The ability to travel and accept after-hours or weekend duties on occasion.
• Ability to problem solve with external departments is a strong plus.

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, problem solving, communication, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined in their work ethics
• Proficient in Solidworks

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.