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Aircraft Systems Engineer

Position description

The Aircraft Systems Engineer as member of the Maintenance Program team assures the timeliness and the accuracy of the assigned aircraft type Maintenance Program. He or she defines the scope of tasks to be performed in order to maintain the airworthiness, the safety and the reliability of our aircraft in line with the manufacturer and the regulatory requirements. In addition, the Aircraft Systems Engineer continuously improves the repetitive maintenance schedule with cost saving initiatives to help determine our service in a complex and demanding environment. He or she reports directly to the Head of Maintenance Program and Reliability Engineering.

Your Duties

* Ensures compliance of Maintenance Program with continuing airworthiness requirements issued by Type Certificate Holders and Airworthiness Authorities
* Assesses and/or defines maintenance requirements and instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) applicable to the SWISS fleet, monitors their implementation and triggers adequae corrective actions in case of deviation
* Reviews at least annually the maintenance program for effectiveness and detail changes
* Implements maintenance program task escalations and de-escalations
* Provides maintenance standards and procedures in close cooperation with maintenance and quality department
* Monitors fleet modification and repair status and updates maintenance program accordingly
* Assesses and evaluates maintenance planning document changes for potential impact on the SWISS fleet in order to improve reliability and optimize unit maintenance cost
* Supports the Maintenance department on matters related to deviations from approved data (variation of maintenance program tasks)
* Supports the Technical Procurement department in contract negotiations/fulfilment and warranty claim management
* Defines overhaul and repair work scopes and supports MRO suppliers in fulfilling work scope
* Liaises with OEMs and vendors on technical issues
* Supports technical investigations and reporting in the frame of the Safety Management System (SMS)
* Provides recommendations for improvement and development of technical (maintenance, modification, repair) and process standards
* Implements corrective actions resulting from non-conformance findings as reported in the frame of the SWISS Reporting System (SRS) and/or audit findings
* Performs all business activities in compliance with the applicable regulations and guidelines
* Plans, monitors and reports budgetary figures in his/her area of competence and responsibility

Requirements

* HF degree, Bachelor or Master degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
* Minimum of three years in similar function on Expert level or in an equivalent position
* Project Management (PragmaPlus)
* Basic knowledge of EASA regulations
* Basic knowledge of aircraft systems
* Good English knowledge written and spoken; fluent in German is an advantage
* Function-specific AMOS user and process knowledge is a big plus
* Proficiency in use of MS Office applications

Type of contract:
CLA CH

Employment level:
100%

Department:
Maintenance Program & Reliability Engineering

Workplace:
Zurich

Starting date:
01 March 2018

Application deadline:
01 January 2018

I would like to apply for the post of Aircraft Systems Engineer bases at your esteemed organisation. I have attached my CV.

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