Avionics Liaison Engineer

WORK ACTIVITIES/CONTEXT:

• Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external Customers.
• Reviews related Service Bulletin and Regulatory Documents with the Manger and initiates required action by generating the appropriate Southwest documents.
• Provides day-to-day reliability surveillance of components and pilot reports for assigned systems.
• Coordinates Major Repair/Alteration Approval with appropriate regulatory and technical authorities.
• Provides periodic reliability reports as required on assigned systems.
• Coordinates technical requirements with manufacturers and repair agencies for assigned systems and components.
• Provides internal training as reliability or conditions may warrant on assigned systems.
• Provides technical assistance and troubleshooting assistance within the Maintenance and Engineering Department and other departments as required or requested.
• Remains current on all assigned systems and components.
• Remains current on state-of-the-art avionics/electrical equipment.
• Provides Engineering/Technical support to the Southwest Legal Department and acts as FAA Liaison on Avionics/Electrical matters as required.
• May assume the duties and responsibilities of the Manager of Avionics/Electrical Engineering in the absence of the Manager.
• Complies with whatever directives are set forth from time-to-time by the Manager of Avionics/Electrical Engineering.
• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description.
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders. Minimum Requirements

Hands on Avionics Experience is a must!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

EDUCATION: 
FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

4 Year Engineering Degree

Engineering experience or related on aircraft Engineering experience required.