Flight Operations Engineer

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The Flight Operations Engineer is responsible for assisting with matters pertaining to aircraft performance, weight & balance, flight planning and dispatch systems development. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating with all relevant departments to provide technical input, undertake engineering projects, and address the day-to-day needs of the airline.

Here's what you'll do

• Coordinate with the performance provider, AeroData, to troubleshoot issues, develop procedures, and implement solutions providing new functionality to IOCC and Flight Crews
• Assist with the oversight and maintenance of the weight & balance program, including updating aircraft weights, investigating W&B related delays, and assisting with the development and testing of software solutions
• Assist with systems support required for electronic load sheet and any associated weight & balance procedural changes
• Perform integrity checks of aircraft navigation databases as required
• Analyze payload, range, and route considerations for proposed new stations
• Evaluate takeoff and landing performance and route analysis to identify operational risks and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Assist with any associated risk assessments for new airports for both scheduled and charter operations
• Track fuel burns to assess and recommend fuel management initiatives
• Monitor aircraft performance degradation and oversee the update of performance factors both in the flight planning system and across the fleet
• Facilitate the implementation of RNAV Visuals and/or coded Charted Visuals at applicable airports
• Manage the Jeppesen content for pilots and dispatchers and serve as liaison between Jeppesen and Flight Operations
• Assist with systems and procedural modifications required for projects such as ETOPS and RNP-AR

Here's what you'll need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Prior experience with aircraft performance, weight and balance, and airline operations
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
• Experience with technical data analysis
• Superior analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and the ability to use bowsers effectively including iOS
• Knowledge of basic computer and electronic tablet devices
• Able to read and comprehend guidance as found in required manuals
• Able to work varying schedules including reserve duty, weekends, evenings, holidays, and last minute drafting
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Embraer E170/190 or Airbus A220 type rating
• Knowledge of Airbus A220 and/or Embraer 190/195 aircraft

Skills/Talents

• Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to think creatively
• Ability to facilitate cooperative relationships between/among people and departments
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization

Perks of the Job

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
• 401K with Breeze Employee Match
• PTO
• Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!