Engineer - Essex Junction, VT

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About Us:

Aviatron is dedicated to providing quality aircraft component overhauls and repair services to the Regional Jet & Commercial Aircraft Operators of the world.

Aviatron, Inc. takes pride in its' key role of providing leadership in the use of quality Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) & Designated Engineering Representative (DER) parts on Air Cycle Machines for the largest Regional Jet Operators in the world. And in using quality PMA parts for the Air Cycle Machine's rotating group on the CRJ & Dash 8 aircraft, we have achieved significant cost savings for our customers in the process without sacrificing quality or reliability. We endeavor to increase the availability of quality PMA parts to keep our customers' costs low.

Our capabilities encompass a wide range of manufacturers and aircraft components. Our overhaul facility is supported by dedicated and knowledgeable staff who strive to provide our customers with superior service and cost-effective solutions.

We understand how important it is to keep our customers flying.

Base salary range: $75,000-$90,000 hourly/annually, plus bonus potential, comprehensive health/dental/vision/Life and disability insurance, 401(k) match up to 6%, and Vacation, sick days, flexible work.

Overview of the Position:

Provide project management of multiple engineering projects, reverse engineering, and technical writing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reverse engineer, troubleshoot, and repair of various aircraft components, both electrical and mechanical, using manual and automatic measuring equipment.
• Establish measurement tolerances using accepted industry practices and/or review of next higher assemblies.
• Create, revise, and review designs using Solidworks 3D CAD Software
• Create PMA (Parts Manufacturing Authority) and Repair Process Supporting Documentation Packages for submittal to the FAA and/or customers.
• Research, collect data, and work with design teams to evaluate, select, adapt, and modify techniques, procedures and criteria to solve problems.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• College graduation with degree or demonstrated equivalent experience. Further knowledge and witnessed practice of company core values.
• Knowledge of industry related sales and marketing principles.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Has an understanding of both the Repair Station and Design and Development quality manuals
• Ability to understand regulatory requirements for airworthiness for FAA and various foreign authorities.
• Experience in the quality control and new product development within the aviation industry.

Education / Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree (Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering preferred); or equivalent as determined by the hiring manager.

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Is frequently required to talk or listen.
• Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• Minimal travel required.