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Job 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.

Major Job Accountabilities:

• 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.

Qualifications: 

• 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.

Other Abilities:

• 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.