Aircraft System Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

This Is How We Fly

At JSX, we’re not just a lifestyle carrier – we’re a lifestyle employer. Here, entrepreneurship meets determination, and excellence is our standard. We believe that the journey is just as important as the destination, and every day, we strive to create a Joyful, Simple eXperience for our Customers. Join us, and find your runway to growth, innovation, and success.

About the Role :

As an Aircraft Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing processes and procedures to maintain and enhance JSX’s maintenance programs. This includes creating repairs and alterations based on technical data and maintenance specifications related to Embraer and ATR aircraft. You will collaborate with engineers, technical experts, and cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions that improve the reliability, performance, and safety of our fleet.

A Day in the Life :

Your day will be fast-paced and deeply collaborative, focused on ensuring our fleet operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance. Typical responsibilities include :

• Engineering Support : Partner closely with Line and Heavy Maintenance teams to provide hands-on engineering expertise and ensure all aircraft systems perform at peak reliability.
• Troubleshooting & Documentation : Develop detailed troubleshooting guidance and technical documents to support Maintenance Control, Line Maintenance, and Hangar Maintenance teams in resolving avionics and system issues.
• Regulatory Compliance : Lead by example to ensure all maintenance and engineering activities are conducted in strict adherence to FAA, EPA, OSHA, and JSX policies, as well as approved aircraft manuals.
• Safety Leadership : Champion safety as the top priority, protecting both aircraft integrity and personnel well-being in every task.
• AOG Support : Provide after-hours engineering support to quickly resolve Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations and return aircraft to service safely.
• Fleet Inspections : Generate and oversee Fleet Campaign Inspections (FCIs) to ensure timely and thorough completion of all inspection requirements.
• Service Bulletin Review : Evaluate manufacturers’ service information (SBs, SLs, etc.) to determine applicability, impact, and recommended actions for the JSX fleet.
• Engineering Proposals : Prepare and present engineering proposals to the Maintenance Review Board (MRB) as needed to support operational improvements.
• Modifications & Repairs : Develop Engineering Orders (EOs) covering modifications, major alterations, and major repairs, ensuring proper classification and documentation of all work performed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Attend daily Tech Ops meetings and weekly MRB sessions to stay aligned on fleet priorities, initiatives, and ongoing projects.
• Technical Liaison : Act as a key point of contact with aircraft, engine, and component manufacturers to obtain technical support, data, and engineering solutions.
• Fleet Reliability Interface : Analyze data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions that enhance overall fleet performance.

Why You’ll Love This Role :

What Makes a Successful Systems Engineer?

We’re looking for someone who is :

Required Experience :

Preferred Experience :

Skill, Licenses, & Certifications :

Pay & Perks :

Compensation is $75,000 - $85,000 / annual. This was established after performing market research and is aligned with our approach to compensation.

Additional Information :

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, technical developments, etc).

JSX seeks to provide equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment, as well as to ensure that all personnel activities, such as the recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, transfer, layoff and termination processes remain free of illegal discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin.

Ready to soar with us? Join JSX, where every day is a chance to be part of something eXtraordinary!