Liaison Engineer

Overview

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About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 5,500 team members.

At PSA we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six Winning Behaviors - safe and caring, customer-centric and quality-focused, dependable and ethical, fact-based, focused and flexible, on-time, and cost-conscious – our team members are showing up every day for our customers and each other. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Responsibilities

Position Summary 

The Liaison Engineer at PSA Airlines will be the Subject Matter Expert in resolving technical discrepancies on the aircraft in the day-to-day line operation to ensure that PSA can operate the CRJ-700/900 as safety and reliably as possible.

Job Responsibilities 

• Issuing repairs and technical Engineering guidance on CRJ-700/900 aircraft during day of operations to ensure safe, timely and compliant operation of Large Transport Category aircraft within a 121 Airline Operation
• Translate technical requirements between OEM MHIRJ and PSA's frontline maintenance operation
• Provide technical Engineering guidance for Aircraft Out of Service (AOS) aircraft within PSA's fleet as needed.
• Preparing for and providing on-site recovery of aircraft that have both major and minor structural damage.
• Perform Engineering evaluation of all real time Safety events (i.e. Hard Landings, Severe Turbulence, etc.) and deploying corrective action as needed.
• Knowledge of Code of Regulations (CFRs), airworthiness design and substantiation criteria, aircraft and equipment design and operational characteristics.
• Ability to interpret complex and technical Engineering and OEM documents.
• Assist with building Temporary Repair Requirements within the M&E system.
• Partner and Collaborate with all facets of the airline to achieve superior safety and reliability results.
• Provide 24/7 technical assistance to company personnel to increase the technical competency of the frontline AMT.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specifics

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Relevant experience in the Technical Operations / Maintenance of a 121 Airline Operator.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present to stakeholders.
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Information

Supervisory Responsibility: This is not a supervisory position.

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegate to Director of Engineering and Technical Services.

Authorities: None

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.