SUMMARY
BFS engineers are given the opportunity to explore and support a variety of areas in an engineering role at an aviation
company. BFS Engineers need a problem solving mindset and have wide ranging responsibilities spanning from
conceptualizing and substantiating repairs for components, certification activities, clean sheet tooling/equipment
builds, or reviewing processing certification from repaired components. This position requires excellent
communication, problem solving skills, and a strong CAD skillset.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
- Assist with developing new repairs, alteration, or configuration changes across a range of aircraft systems
- Assume responsibility for small to medium projects from start to finish
- Ensure compliance when applicable with repair criteria or other published limitations
- Inspect, support and accomplish limited repair functions under BFS’ Part 145 repair station
- Developing models and 2D dimensioned prints ranging from simple to complex
- Assist with mathematical analysis and computations for repair and certification projects
- Review and develop documents including repair procedures, repair substantiations and certification project
documents
- Design, order and integrate tooling and testing equipment
- Liaison between engineering and other groups at BFS to support projects or initiate new ones
Requirements
SKILLS AND ABILITIES (MINIMUM)
- Possess and demonstrates integrity throughout all interactions and functions at BFS
- Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate level education or equivalent aviation
experience
- Acquires fundamental knowledge and develops skills in a specific practice area through mentored experience
- Applies learned knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks and tasks as part of a broader assignment
- Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE (MINIMUM)
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (electrical, mechanical, or engineering technology degree) or
equivalent industry experience
- (Preferred) Passion for aviation
- (Preferred) Hands-on experience with aviation quality or supplier interface.
- (Preferred) Experience with 14 CFR Part 21, 43, 29/27, 23/25 regulations and design criteria
- (Preferred) Professional experience in a AS9110 / AS9100 / ISO 9001 environment
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job- elated
instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give
instructions or assignments.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Valid US drivers license
- US citizenship required
WORK ENVIRONMENT/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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work performed in an office and factory settings.
- Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fumes.
- Occasionally required to lift up to 30-60 lbs.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance
of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are
subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job
successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty
proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Billings Flying Service provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, individuals
with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Benefits
- Full-time employment with competitive compensation based on experience and credentials. Medical, dental, and vision
insurance. 401(k) with 4.5% company match.
- These benefits are available after the initial waiting period.