Aircraft Interior Engineer (f/m/diverse) in Zürich

The Aircraft Interior Engineer defines the technical standard of the aircraft cabin for our Swiss fleet 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 interior in line with the aircraft manufacturer and aviation legislation requirements.

In addition, the Aircraft Interior Engineer continuously improves our product and the Swiss processes with cost saving initiatives to optimize our maintenance support in a complex and demanding environment. He or she reports to the Manager Interior Engineering.

Your duties

• Responsible for the aircraft interior 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 interior and related components and systems.
• Define technical solutions, perform cost benefit analysis and work out implementation plans.
• Develop inspection programs and repair solutions in close co-operation with manufacturer, maintenance and repair organizations
• Define technical solutions to maintain the aircraft interior towards standards and reliability targets
• Identify technical potentials to reduce operational and maintenance cost
• Analyse the 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

• 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 is appreciated
• Minimum of 2 years in aviation maintenance 
• Fluency in written and spoken German as well as English
• Advanced technical aviation know how and basic network in the aviation industry
• Practical know how in overhaul process and standards
• Good communication and conflict management skills
• Cost-efficiency thinking and customer orientation
• Self-management, decision management skills and efficient work load management

Details

Type of contract: CLA

Employment level: 100%

Department: Aircraft Structures & Interiors Eng.

Work place: Zurich, Kloten

Starting date: November 1st, 2019

Limited until: June 30th 2024

Application deadline: September 27th, 2019