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Location: Cedar Rapids
Job type: Permanent
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Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely. We’re connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.
We are currently searching for a Principal Systems Engineer – Commercial Air Transport Pilot Consultant/Advisor to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA (1000). A comprehensive relocation package is available for qualified candidates. Employing some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose Collins Aerospace as the place to build a rewarding career, while helping create and deliver communications, integration, and engineering solutions that our global customers demand so that our world keeps moving and stays connected. It’s an exciting time to become a part of our team. Join us and discover how high your career can soar at Collins Aerospace.
Job Summary
Bring your airline flight operations experience to an exciting career with a progressive and growing company! Work daily with the most talented engineers and marketing persons in the industry on leading edge cockpit, avionics and systems development. Interface with numerous airplane manufacturers on everything from minor technology upgrades to new “clean sheet” airplane development programs. Support product line development and marketing efforts to both OEMs and airlines world wide.
The engineer we are looking for brings keen and insightful commercial pilot perspective to both OEM and commercial airline stakeholders regarding various performance aspects of existing and/or future Collins Aerospace products; including conceptual (theory of) operation, human factors considerations and operational best practices.
Job Responsibilities
* Acts as a technical advisor to senior engineering and Life Cycle Value Stream Management leadership. Maintains awareness of competition in external national or international organizations, the market served by the system and influence business unit market / product strategies. Develop technical & product roadmaps and competitive assessments in area of expertise.
* Participation in aviation industry activities including RTCA Special Committee participation, EASA Working Groups, FAA chartered industry groups, pilot union activities.
* Works with avionics, airframe and power plant engineers to manage or provide input on various avionics or airplane development program. Assist with the breakdown of high level performance requirements, defining performance criteria and creating flight operation scenarios to accomplish advance avionics systems testing.
* Author presentations and documents defining system requirements for both internal use and as a response to equipment manufacture Requests for Information / Proposal. Requires working with teams from programs, finance, engineering and product support to create proposed program schedules and develop and refine financial proposals.
* Interfaces with engineering and management personnel both internal and external to the company ranging from staff engineers through mid-level managers to senior managers and CEOs.
* Speaks to large audiences at company and industry events including sales and marketing symposiums, airline to company sales and Technical interchange meetings and provide explanations to OEM engineer and managers when necessary to validate product improvements or problem solutions.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline.
* Extensive experience in Part 121/135 flight operations as either or both a captain or first officer. Part 121 preferred. Both Domestic and International operating arenas desired.
* Experience in Flight Operations management positions including but not limited to:
* Flight crew training development
* Project/program management
* Fleet manager
* Flight Crew management (Chief or Assistant Chief Pilot)
* Flight Standards management
* Flight Safety
* Technical Pilot / Line Check Airman / Simulator Authorized Representative Pilot
* Participation in aviation industry activities including RTCA Special Committee participation, EASA Working Groups, FAA chartered industry groups, pilot union activities.
* Experience working with avionics, airframe and power plant engineers to manage or provide input on various avionics or airplane development program. Assist with the breakdown of high level performance requirements, defining performance criteria and creating flight operation scenarios to accomplish advance avionics systems testing.
* Ability to author presentations and documents defining system requirements for both internal use and as a response to equipment manufacture Requests for Information / Proposal. Requires working with teams from programs, finance, engineering and product support to create proposed program schedules and develop and refine financial proposals.
* Comfortable interfacing with engineering and management personal both internal and external to the company ranging from staff engineers through mid-level managers to senior managers and CEOs.
* Ability to speak to large audiences at company and industry events including sales and marketing symposiums, airline to company sales and Technical interchange meetings and provide explanations to OEM engineers and managers when necessary to validate product improvements or problem solutions.
* Mentor engineers on various aspects of airline flight operations through class room and lab training sessions
At Collins Aerospace, we believe a solid work-life balance creates a healthy lifestyle and inspires creativity and innovation. We value our people and invest in their development, growth and success at our company by providing development opportunities through Collins Aerospace University, networking, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.
And that’s just for starters.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
* Company-paid winter holiday shutdown for most locations
* Generous 401(k) plan that matches 62.5 percent of the first 8 percent of eligible compensation you contribute (or 5 percent if you save 8 percent)
* An Incentive Pay Plan based upon company performance
* Tuition reimbursement
* And more
Interested yet? Apply now and embark on your next worthwhile adventure!
Collins Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
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