Director, Engineering Components

DFW, 15050 Trinity Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America

Req #1052

Friday, August 2, 2024

We areTrusted Partners | Supporting Flight. Our more than 50 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work!

SUMMARY: The Engineering Director is responsible for overall management of the engineering team of a designated business focus as well as the interface with all internal and external stakeholders and resources. Directs Engineering staff to achieve accurate and timely completion of engineering activities and ensuring compliance with all appropriate regulatory, customer and OEM requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides overall leadership of designated Engineering Group. Works closely with the Commercial Sales/Business Development Team and Operations to identify, assess, and implement new capabilities to continue to grow and modernize component repair and overhaul.

• Participates in the development of Engineering and related Strategic Plans. Develops and presents business cases and plans to Senior Leadership Team for assessment of Engineering opportunities. Presents value-based opportunities to customers for Engineering Programs. Maintains adequate staffing of the Engineering Group.

• Works with Project Engineers and Repair Engineers to hire, organize and provide training for Engineering staff in performance of their tasks and responsibilities. This includes engineering, technical publications, drafting and administrative personnel. Delegates responsibility and manages Repair Engineers and other subordinate supervisory personnel.

• Works with Project Engineers to plan, organize and schedule staff to maintain responsiveness to internal and external customer requirements. Provides oversight and mentoring to technical and engineering resources. In collaboration with Maintenance and Quality Control, performs detailed measurement of components for inspection, repair, and overhaul that require complex instrumentation and/or programs (e.g., FARO Arm, 3D Modeling) and calibrated measurement devices (e.g., micrometers, calipers).

• Solicits and manages consultant contracts for off-load of departmental workload. Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, regulatory requirements, and other specifications. Ensures that appropriate data is acceptable to the FAA Administrator, or technical analysis for which FAA approval can be obtained and is used in developing engineering design, modification, stress, and certification. Develops budget and controls departmental expenditures in compliance with overhead or project budgets.

• Interacts with customer representatives, regulatory authorities, and manufacturers. Interfaces with ATS Engineering and Airframe Business Units to assess historic internal maintenance and repair data to provide Alternate Components Solutions to the market. Actively leads and participates on inter-departmental teams through Lean Operations activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned. Position may require occasional travel, being on-call and responding to technical situations during off hours.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and minimum of five (5) years of aerospace experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA preferred.

• Aircraft repair and accessories engineering experience preferred.

  PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand, and walk; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation

The base salary for this position is $109,000.00 – $164,000.00 (expressed as annualized for exempt), exclusive of benefits or potential bonuses. The lower end of the range represents the target base pay for those beginning or developing in the role. The higher end of the range is intended for those who have mastered the role, with proven significant expertise, high achievement, and specialized skills. If you are hired at ATS, your salary rate will be based on factors such as skills, education and experience. In addition to those factors – we consider internal equity of our current employees when determining offers. This position is eligible for an annual bonus. We also offer a generous benefits package, as detailed below.

Benefits

ATS offers employees a wide range of benefit options to support the health and financial security of their families.

Health: To give employees flexibility to select the coverage that best meets their family’s needs, ATS offers a choice of comprehensive medical/pharmacy plans, dental and vision plans, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits including accident and critical illness.

Financial: The ATS 401(k) plan includes employer matching contributions and a variety of investment options to help employees reach their financial goals. Employees also have access to financial advisors at no cost for personalized, professional, licensed assistance. ATS provides company-paid life and disability insurance, with an option to purchase more. Other available benefits include legal services and discounted home and pet insurance.

Time-Off: ATS supports employee work-life balance by providing paid-time off (PTO) and paid holidays, as well as paid parental leave . PTO accruals start at 104 hours per year and employees receive 64 hours of holiday leave throughout the year.

Incentive Program: ATS employees are eligible for an incentive plan based upon their role within the organization.

Tuition/License Assistance: ATS offers a generous tuition reimbursement program including Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) student loan repayment, Airframe/Powerplant (A&P) certification (coursework and/or testing), and business-related degrees.

Employee Assistance Program: ATS makes access to support easy for our employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Program, with confidential 24/7 counseling and referrals, for help with challenges that life can bring.

Discounts: ATS has partnered with local and national vendors to provide employees with discounts on entertainment, mobile phones and service, computer hardware and software, gym memberships, rental cars and more.

Career Development: The ATS Academy programs offer both technical skills and leadership training opportunities for those looking to add skills to their technical toolbox or move into a leadership role. Our Apprenticeship Program offers robust on the job training for anyone looking to begin a career in aviation maintenance.

EEO EMPLOYER STATEMENT: ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate.

As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, ATS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, Armed Forces veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

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• DFW, 15050 Trinity Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America