Avionics Engineer - Part 145 Repair Station / Completions

Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Avionics Engineer for our Part 145 Repair Station located in Shreveport, Louisiana at the Metro Aviation, Inc. Headquarters.

Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality traditional aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that we will:

• Allow our customers to safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
• Allow our employees to exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
• Ensure the financial stability of the corporation.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.

We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Objective

The Avionics Engineer is responsible for monitoring repairs and systems and providing strong engineering leadership skills.

Essential Functions

• Identify gaps between requirements, design, manufacturing, and operations
• Assess and approve technical completion and compliance at major program and avionics technical reviews
• Provide engineering leadership and mentorship to coordinate design, analysis, and systems engineering processes throughout development, verification, delivery, and operation
• Participate with other members to assess and enforce engineering process health and compliance.
• Represent the Company and project with key customers
• Provide experienced technical and programmatic leadership
• Monitor performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements
• Perform other duties relative to position, as assigned by the direct supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)

• Proficient background in avionics, safety-critical electronic systems, and/or flight control systems
• Possess sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making
• Ability to create an environment that demonstrates teamwork and professionalism with diverse personalities and professional backgrounds
• Ability to maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and strong initiative

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry

Physical Demands

• Walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, kneeling, squatting for extended periods of time
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (High Visibility clothing, Ear protection, safety glasses) when required

Work Environment

• Temperature-controlled office
• Exposure to Indoor/Outdoor environments with potential extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible
• Moderate to loud noise level

Status & Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
• Overtime necessary depending on workload
• No travel required

Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.

Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.