Staff Engineer – Southwest Careers 2023


Website Southwest Airlines

Position Summary:

Provides Engineering support and expertise to the Southwest Technical Operations organization, including specialized aircraft, engine, and component repairs, modifications, and troubleshooting accomplished on the Southwest fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the development and substantiation of in-house repairs and modifications for implementation into the SWA maintenance program
  • Participate in activities related to various types of cost/benefit analysis
  • Develop Engineering documentation to support resolution of in-service issues
  • Collaborate with other departments such as Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Production and other Stakeholders for assigned projects to develop project implementation plans
  • Participate in activities related to OEM, Supplemental Type Certificate Holder, and PMA products
  • Evaluate and process manufacturers service documents (Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc.) and regulatory requirements (Airworthiness Directives, Notice of Proposed Rule Making, Code of Federal Regulations, etc.)
  • Participate in troubleshooting and resolution of in-service issues
  • May perform other job duties as directed by Employees Leaders

Required Education & Experience:

  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by start date to comply with Executive Order 14042, which requires employees of federal contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various airline support services
  • Ability to communicate effectively via telephone as well as within group settings
  • Required: High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
  • Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
  • Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
  • Ability to collect, organize, visualize, and assimilate data, including turning raw data into meaningful information, using data-oriented programs and visualization software
  • Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, however it does not necessarily involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
  • Knowledge of design techniques and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models
  • Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
  • Ability to work well with scheduled timelines
  • Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems