Principal Certification Engineer

Intro

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!

Why you'll love this job

• This job is a member of the Engineering Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
• Responsible for acting as a Technical Resource Specialist in area(s) of expertise for all Engineering group.
• This job acts as a company or industry expert in a technical area.

What you'll do

• Assist the Engineering Manager in assigning, supporting, training, mentoring, and reviewing activities of Certification Engineers related to certification processes and regulations
• Utilize high levels of technical expertise and extensive practical experience to disposition highly complex technical concerns related to Certification and compliance to FAA Airworthiness for aircraft modifications and STC activities.
• Develop customized compliance and substantiation documents related to STC activity with the AA ODA.
• Develop ODA training materials and assist with preparing and conducting required ODA and certification training.
• Investigate aircraft/component problems which may cause aircraft non-compliance with FAA regulations or STC modifications and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Represent Certification engineering and the ODA to Sr. Leadership and the FAA.
• Maintain knowledge of current and pending regulations, which affect areas of responsibility and ensure that all Engineering actions maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Utilize available resources to continually increase levels of technical expertise and practical experience. Also strive to improve communications skills, time management, and other personal qualities pertinent to maximum effectiveness and efficiency in performing assigned duties.
• Coordinate the actions of other certification engineers on multiple, simultaneous STC projects and coordinate with other departments to ensure all company goals are met while maintaining compliance to FAA regulations and ODA procedures.

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 5 years of job-related experience in an airline environment
• Experience with FAA Part 21 and 25 regulations and interaction with the FAA.

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• 10 years of experience in an airline environment
• Expert knowledge of Part 25 CFR regulations and how to apply those regulations in aircraft modifications and STC projects.
• Organizational Designation Authorization activity, either as an Engineering Unit Member or FAA Project Coordinator. FAA DER certification is also desired.
• Experience with FAA Part 121 and Part 183 regulations and how to apply them.

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• ​Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Understanding of the Lean Six Sigma principles
• Ability to multitask in a changing environmet

What you'll get

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

Feel free to be yourself at American

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+ Team Member 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.