Description

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home, and the communities we serve. Join our ‘ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama‘āina and introducing our islands to the world!

• Position Summary*

Leads a team of Engineers, responsible to ensure 24/7 technical support on AOG and aircraft undergoing maintenance, modification and/or heavy checks. Executes documentation for Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Reliability and Maintenance Program initiatives across a specific range of ATA’s. Provides guidance and mentorship to Engineers in the group and ensures key initiatives receive prompt attention and resources.

• Key Responsibilities*

Oversees the group responsible for evaluating, assisting and designing repairs for both composite and metallic structures. Ability to author and substantiate various repair schemes in accordance with industry accepted practices and FAA standards. Assists in maintaining the corrosion mitigation program, familiar with fatigue, strength of materials and aircraft structures.

• The position requires application of engineering principles to research technical, operational, and quality issues, as well as determining interim and final engineering solutions, and responding to OEM/Vendor and internal questions and reported problems through internal and external communication

• Prepares, creates, reviews and approves engineering documentation in accordance with HA Engineering Standard Operating Procedures and processes. Includes repairs, modifications, alterations and STC’s.

• Utilizes technical expertise and practical experience to disposition complex technical issues

• Reviews documents including CMM’s, Service Letters, Service Bulletins, FARs, CFR’s, Airworthiness Directives, and other manufacturer issued publications

• Provide on-site support to Maintenance

• Supervises project activities in various engineering departments by providing technical coordination, assistance and guidance to engineers

• Takes on complete end-to-end responsibility for assigned projects, technical issues or concerns, reporting progress to management, and making recommendations on proposed courses of action

• Develops and implements solutions to improve fleet dispatch reliability, passenger comfort and crew concerns; assigning projects to engineers to act on findings

• Interfaces with equipment vendors, industry partners and authorities

• Ensures high quality, clear instructions (Task Cards, Modification or repair procedures/drawings/illustrations) and deliverables are output from team

• Timely accomplishment of assignments coming into the group, including resolution of CARs, CERIs, review/disposition of Alert Level investigations, IRG, MRRB, CAS activities, etc.

• Ability to work on 717, 787, A321 and A330 fleet types

• Professional development such as training, conferences and other related duties as assigned

• Minimum Requirements*

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline from an accredited university, or alternatively 3 years of relevant experience in addition to technical education such as an A&P license

• Experience managing direct employees or multidisciplinary projects

• 4 years of aviation experience in the field of Aircraft Maintenance, Engineering, Quality Assurance or Regulatory Compliance

• Experience and familiarity with certification, STCs, modification and repair of complex aircraft systems or components and installation on Part 121 aircraft.

• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat etc.

• Able to obtain an SIDA/AOA badge

• Valid driver’s license and passport

• Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and operational business skills

• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects to balance work within the group, ensuring important technical updates are provided to maintenance documentation in an expeditious manner

• Must be able to promptly respond after hours (24/7). Must be able to travel, work flexible hours and work beyond regular hours, including weekends and holidays and non-traditional hours

• This position is considered as an essential worker, required to work on-site to support Tech Ops and available for field assignments as required

• Good organizational and prioritization skills and a demonstrated ability of acting as an effective change agent

• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to summarize complex technical matters. Must be able to confidently and professionally represent Hawaiian to members of federal authorities and industry

/ **Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opioids, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn./

/ * In addition to routine employment eligibility verification, U.S.-based airlines must gather information to validate country of citizenship and country of birth. Upon hire, you must provide documentation proving your current country of citizenship and birthplace./

/ At Hawaiian Airlines, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive total rewards package that aims to attract, engage, and retain the finest talent in the industry. Our rewards structure is thoughtfully designed to include a competitive base salary coupled with variable compensation opportunities. This balanced approach ensures a fulfilling and lucrative work environment, aligning individual achievements with the broader organizational success./

/ Please note that the provided salary information serves as a general guideline. Our salary is determined by a candidate's experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. The expected pay range is $104,000- $128,000./

• Preferred Qualifications*

• Engineering Degree / MBA / Advanced Degree / A&P License

• Experience with TRAX maintenance software, particularly engineering module, authoring controls and task cards

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prepare and present progress updates to senior management, conduct basic financial analysis to determine cost/benefit relationships of engineering projects, and prepare business cases

• Commercial aviation experience with FAR 121, in the field of Aircraft Maintenance, Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Regulatory Compliance

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (Parts 25, 121, etc). Experience with Airworthiness Directives and Manufacturer Service Bulletins

• Experience and familiarity with certification, STCs, modification and repair of complex aircraft systems, components and installation on Part 121 aircraft

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of aircraft/engine maintenance and specification documents, particularly IPC, AMM, WDM, SSM, TSM, SRM, FIM, etc.)

• ** 717, 787, A321 and/or A330 experience

• *

• About Hawaiian Airlines*

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.

Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. The carrier was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped /Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best/ list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian’s Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian’s LinkedIn page.

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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License

Preferred

• AOA

• A&P Mechanics License

• Ramp License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)