Job Detail

Position description

The Airworthiness Engineer defines the technical standard of the airframe structure to our Swiss fleets and is therefore responsible for the modification status per aircraft within his assigned fleet and related technical chapters as per ATA. The focus is to maintain the airworthiness, safety and reliability of our aircraft structure in line with the manufacturer and aviation legislation requirements.

In addition, the Airworthiness Engineer continuously improves our product and Swiss processes with cost saving initiatives to optimize our maintenance support in a complex and demanding environment.

Your Duties

• Responsible for the aircraft structure as per EASA Part M


• Support the maintenance organization with technical data towards in-service findings as per EASA Part 145


• Assessment of modifications to aircraft structure and related components and define techncial solutions, perform cost benefit analysis and work out implementation plan


• Develop inspection programs and repair solutions in close co-operation with manufacturer, maintenance and repair organizations


• Define technical solutions to maintain the aircraft structure towards standards and reliability targets


• Identify technical potentials to reduce operational and maintenance cost


• Analyse root cause of defects, provide recommendations and perform operational risk evaluations


• Provide support during off-office hours according to internal regulations


• Support the Swiss Quality department and Office of Airworthiness for investigations and root cause analysis

 

Requirements

• University degree (or equivalent) in Aeronautical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering


• Proven practice in airframe maintenance for commercial aircraft, preferably Airbus


• Deep knowledge of NAA (FOCA) and EASA regulation (145, M, 21)


• Analytical and systematic skills including economic basis for cost/benefit analysis


• Team player with active and clear communication skills


• Familiar with Maintenance Information Systems, preferably AMOS


• Qualified as a Design Engineer or higher as per EASA Part 21  


• Minimum of 10 years experience in aviation maintenance



• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken) 

Type of contract:

CLA

Employment level:

100%

Department:

Aircraft Structures & Interiors Engineering

Work place:

Zurich airport

Starting date:

January 01, 2018

Application deadline:

October 23, 2018

About us

It’s the little differences that make working at SWISS so appealing. The fact, for example, that we treat every detail with care, see quality in terms of hospitality and view nationality through an international lens. In a similar way, we see variety as richness, a job as an experience and SWISS as a world of inspiration. You, too, will be stimulated in our special working environment – one in which, wherever you are, you’ll always feel: Truly SWISS .... where people matter.

Contact & Application

Aircraft Structures & Interiors Engineering



Mr. Robert Krüger



Human Resources



Mrs. Jeannette Suter



Recruiting Support



Tel: +41 44 564 44 22