Aircraft Engineer Level 1 

Job Description 

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level. 

 
Job Grade: 20H 

Job Summary: 

UPS Airlines is one of the largest international cargo airlines in the world servicing over 800 destinations worldwide. We are a Customer First, People Led, Innovation Driven company. Candidates will work primarily in an office environment with opportunities to travel and offer worldwide support. UPS Configuration Management engineers regularly interface with the software manufacturer, repair & overhaul facilities, and other outside agencies. This position provides operational support and expertise to all Maintenance and Engineering departments. This role is critical to ensuring the safety, operational dispatch, efficiency, and reliability of our aircraft operations. 

As an engineer in configuration management for UPS Airlines, you will develop solutions that support implementation of safety, reliability and airworthiness policies and procedures. You will have the opportunity to use your skills and judgment to ensure accurate aircraft configuration in Maintenix as well as work with internal customers and external vendors to improve overall quality, accuracy and efficiency of assemblies, tasks and processes with the system. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide operational support for Maintenix, ensuring the system functions effectively and efficiently. 

• Collaborate with the engineering department to provide expert guidance on aircraft maintenance and engineering projects. 

• Support other airline departments with engineering expertise, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues. 

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and procedures to enhance aircraft performance and safety. 

• Analyze and interpret data from Maintenix to identify trends and recommend improvements. 

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies related to aircraft maintenance and engineering. 

• Ensure accuracy of records and documentation in Maintenix and other companion systems. 

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance processes and practices. 

• Support Maintenix software upgrades through implementation and testing of the software prior to installation into production environment. 

• Assist internal customers to include but not be limited to; maintenance planning, aircraft materials, aircraft records, line maintenance and major maintenance with proper usage and set up of Maintenix. 

• Working with UPS IT to develop, modify and test reports that work in concert with Maintenix to provide the business with regulatory and non-regulatory information from Maintenix. 

• Apply and monitor database rules within Maintenix to ensure the quality and validity of the established equipment baseline configuration for each aircraft. 

Required Skills: 

• Bachelor’s Degree – Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering or other equivalent aviation degree or equivalent experience. 

• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality. 

• Legally authorized to permanently work in the United States on a full-time basis. Will not require sponsorship to maintain employment visa status.  

Preferred Skills: 

• Flexibility to travel both domestically and internationally. 

• Proficiency in technical analysis and working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations or certification requirements. 

• Prior Airline or Maintenance Repair Overhaul Facility experience. 

• A strong Maintenix aptitude, be able to multi-task, and have a hands-on approach to projects. 

Interpersonal Skills: 

• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work well with other team members. 

• Must be able to demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills.