We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

WORK ACTIVITIES/CONTEXT:

• Reviews related Service Bulletins and Regulatory documents with the Manager, and initiates the required action by generating appropriate Engineering documents.
• Coordinates Major/Minor Repairs/alterations with the appropriate regulatory and technical authorities.
• Provides periodic technical reports as called for on all assigned systems.
• Provides Internal Customer training as required for all assigned systems.
• Provides technical and troubleshooting assistance within the Maintenance and Engineering department and other departments as required or requested.
• Remains technically current on all assigned systems and components.
• Maintains a constant vigilence on all related CFR's and regulatory changes affecting Southwest Airlines Maintenance.
• Provides technical assistance to support SWA field services at third party maintenance facilities.
• Reviews SWA documents and facilitates aircraft manual changes, task cards and other maintenace documents as required.
• Designs special repairs for discrepancies not covered by the manufacturers technical manuals.
• Develops and processes in-house repairs/modifications.
• Provides technical suport and provides Liaison support to SWA Regulatory personnel, and the FAA on technical matters as required/requested.
• Remains current on industry growth measures and state of the art systems/components.
• Complies with any directives as set forth from time to time by the Engineering Manager.

Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description.

May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required. 

Must be at least 18 years of age. 

Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986. 

EDUCATION: 

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field required, or current Southwest Staff Engineer. 

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• 5 years Airline/OEM experience/MRO engineering (or any combination of the 3) or 3 years as a Southwest Staff Engineer. 

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION: 

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/WORK STYLE:

• Must be able to work well with others as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and with scheduled timelines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone as well as within group settings.
• Excellent writing skills are required.
• Must be conscientious and detail oriented. 

Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines. 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.)