Responsibilities
The Liaison Engineer provides 24/7 Engineering support to the operation of the Line Maintenance organization. Engineering support includes providing dispositions on non-conformances as well as liaising between Engineering, the OEM or vendors, and front line functional groups (Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Materials, etc) to dispatch out of service aircraft.
Liaison Engineering is an exciting opportunity in a fast paced environment directly involved with the front line operations. Position may be located in Detroit, Houston, Orlando, or Fort Lauderdale.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES SHIFTWORK INCLUDING EVENINGS/MIDNIGHTS/WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS
- Safety and detail oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment across various departments
- Maintain clear communication with Line Maintenance, Maintenance Control, Quality, other Engineering groups, OEM, and other groups
- Investigate damage findings for accuracy and compare with published limits
- Develop repairs, including authoring dispatch documents and document substantiation, to safely return aircraft to service
- Provide clarification to maintenance groups on technical documentation (drawings, aircraft manual, MEL/CDL, etc.)
- Assist in determining effectivity/interchangeability
- May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate. (e.g. emergencies change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments.)
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
- 3-5 years experience
- Valid US Drivers License required
- A&P License preferred
- Repair design and development - using engineering methods and critical thinking to approach ambiguity in order to provide safe, clear, concise, and correct direction. This will include authoring as well as checking documents for dispatch.
Ability to interpret complex technical documents
Strong ability to utilize MS Office Suite, TRAX, maintenance software, and flight plot.
Advocate for Safety & Compliance. Embrace Air Carrier Safety Management System (SMS).
Working knowledge of 14 CFR 25 and 121 with specific Airbus A320 family experience preferred
Ability to work with limited direct supervision and in a fast paced/time sensitive environment
- Domestic & International travel approximately 25 of time
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits and much more. We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our Team Members.
Overview
At Spirit, our mission is to deliver the best value in the sky and be the most successful airline on Earth! We are leaders in providing customizable travel options and make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before by serving destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean! Imagine making your mark on an organization introducing 100’s of new aircraft that will double our fleet!
- Fly With A Winner: We are proud to be recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Company in the Travel & Hospitality industry. Our constant growth and improvement mean boundless career opportunities. Team Members develop their careers rapidly while building key skills that drive long-term success.
- The Giving Spirit: We are committed to inspiring positive change in the cities where we work and live. That starts with giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation.
- Be Yourself: We want Team Members to feel empowered to bring their whole self to work and contribute to our success – that’s why we’re committed to building progress in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our Spirit Family is strong, not despite our differences, but because of them.
- Travel The World: We offer competitive base salaries with robust health & welfare benefits, including travel & flight benefits for you and your family.
EEOC Statement
Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
