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STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Manager Aircraft Systems Engineering in Hebron, Kentucky. This leadership role oversees engineering data, documentation, and technical support to ensure the safety, reliability, and airworthiness of large commercial aircraft.

As a key member of the Technical Operations team, you’ll provide direction to Systems Engineers and Liaison Support teams, manage complex fleet and compliance programs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, increase reliability, and support operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize Systems Engineering actions across multiple ATA chapters.
• Lead and mentor engineering staff, developing a high-performing and innovative team.
• Oversee fleet technical support, AOG/24/7 liaison coverage, and MRO repair documentation.
• Provide technical and budgetary leadership for heavy maintenance and conversions.
• Issue instructions and develop documents to support safe, cost-effective aircraft operations.
• Chair and participate in industry working groups and committees.
• Liaise with manufacturers, MROs, engineering teams, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage compliance with FARs, ADs, NPRMs, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop and approve data, including AMOCs for repairs, alterations, and modifications.
• Support fleet integration, including evaluation of repairs, ADs, STCs, and follow-up actions.
• Oversee reliability programs, continuous improvement processes, and fleet performance analysis.
• Deliver on-time project execution with strong cost control and operational reliability.
• Provide leadership to ensure alignment with company goals, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

Major Accountabilities

• Lead, mentor, and strategically manage Aircraft Systems Engineering staff.
• Ensure adherence to company objectives, contractual MBOs, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans for innovation, best practices, and process improvements.
• Manage budgets, resources, and project schedules effectively.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to teams, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Drive fleet reliability improvements and minimize maintenance costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Master’s preferred; MBA highly valued).
• Minimum 15 years of Aircraft Systems Engineering experience, including management.
• Strong knowledge of widebody aircraft systems and components.
• Experience interfacing with OEMs, MROs, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated success building, leading, and developing engineering teams.
• Financial acumen with the ability to manage department budgets and resources.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: A&P Certificate, airline/aerospace industry experience.

Additional Skills

• Strong organizational and collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to evaluate risks, make timely decisions, and deliver results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with M&E and document management systems.
• Ability to interface effectively with internal teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a leading provider of workforce management solutions to the aviation, defense, manufacturing, and industrial industries. We partner with some of the world’s largest organizations to connect them with top-tier engineering and technical talent.

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STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer in Hebron, Kentucky. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of commercial aircraft by developing engineering data, documents, and technical instructions. You’ll also coordinate regulatory and non-regulatory projects while supporting corporate goals and objectives.

Position Summary

The Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer is responsible for engineering data, instructions, and technical support within ATA chapters 21, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, and 57. This role also coordinates engineering activities across multiple projects while upholding company standards of safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Values and Behavioral Standards

The Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer ensures effective communication and adherence to company values and behavioral standards as outlined in the corporate Code of Conduct policy. The position requires proper response and action in the event of any known policy departure.

Job Responsibilities

• Prioritize Systems Engineering actions for Aircraft Systems Engineers.
• Guide and mentor the Aircraft Systems Engineers, providing technical support for large commercial fleets.
• Provide leadership and support to the Liaison Engineering Support Team for AOG/24/7 operations.
• Manage budgetary data for projects and issues as directed.
• Oversee Heavy Maintenance & Conversion MRO repair documentation.
• Issue instructions and documents to safely and economically return aircraft to service.
• Participate in the Project Systems Team and FAR/AD/NPRM compliance.
• Manage reviews, analyses, and responses to Fleet Team Idea Exchange (FIX) for commercial fleets.
• Participate in industry working groups, steering committees, and conferences.
• Review the work of consultant, contract, and MRO Systems Engineers.
• Evaluate FARs, NPRMs, ADs, SBs, SLs, and other service notifications.
• Develop approved and acceptable data, including AMOCs for repairs, modifications, and alterations.
• Update technical source documents for accuracy.
• Support integration of new and previously operated aircraft, including evaluation of repairs, ADs, STCs, and follow-on actions.
• Liaise with manufacturers, MROs, regulatory agencies, and outside engineering departments.
• Develop product improvement modifications based on reliability indicators.
• Establish component repair and build specifications to enhance dispatch reliability.
• Perform thorough analysis of fleet technical issues and reliability impact events.
• Submit recommendations for continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and cost control.
• Refine standard analysis methods to ensure consistent outcomes and responsible recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement of component reliability and fleet performance.
• Stay current with regulatory guidance and industry best practices.
• Organize and provide Systems Engineering documentation to complete modifications and repairs on schedule and within budget.
• Provide technical support to Technical Operations, Ground Operations, and Flight Operations.
• Review and initiate maintenance program changes and document updates.
• Report status of projects and issues as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager Aircraft Systems Engineering.

Major Job Accountabilities: Management

• Provide guidance and mentoring to a multi-discipline Aircraft Systems Engineering team.
• Drive continuous improvement using process improvement methods and training.
• Standardize legacy processes and develop new innovative practices.
• Identify and remove barriers to project completion.
• Manage key customers for technical support and issue resolution.
• Ensure efficient closure of issues with high customer satisfaction.
• Balance customer needs with team requirements.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to teams and stakeholders.
• Foster constructive dialogue, presenting data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 6 years in Aircraft Systems Engineering, including workforce management.
• Strong technical knowledge of aircraft systems and component design.
• Experience interfacing with manufacturers and regulatory agencies.
• Proven success in delivering results within an airline environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage technical teams.
• Strategic and innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Effective collaboration with peers and senior leaders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills (up to two levels of leadership).
• Ability to enforce deadlines and hold teams accountable.

Other Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, with initiative, ownership, and a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational and collaborative management style.
• Advanced problem-solving skills for complex technical issues.
• Financial analysis experience with clear understanding of financial systems.
• Strong technical background in systems engineering and management.
• Independent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to present technical briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, M&E systems, and Document Management Systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA A&P Certificate (preferred).
• Airline or aerospace industry experience.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a top provider of workforce management solutions to the aviation, defense, manufacturing, and industrial industries. We connect top-tier engineering and technical professionals with some of the largest organizations worldwide.

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STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Powerplant Engineer in Hebron, Kentucky. In this role, you will provide engineering data, instructions, documents, and technical support that economically ensure the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of aircraft within ATA chapter subjects: 24, 26, 30, 36, 49, 70–80. This position reports to the Manager of Powerplant Engineering.

Major Job Accountabilities

• Lead project development, management, and implementation for repairs, modifications, or alterations
• Serve as the technical point of contact on assigned subject matter for troubleshooting assistance
• Issue instructions and documents to economically support operations and return aircraft to service in a safe, airworthy, and timely manner
• Review OEM Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) for implementation, initiating required engineering documentation based on recommended disposition
• Provide support on investigations for safety, regulatory, and reliability matters
• Monitor fleet performance and initiate corrective actions and improvements to maintain fleet health
• Liaise with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities, outside engineering departments, regulatory personnel, and other agencies
• Establish component repair and build specifications to enhance dispatch reliability in accordance with budgetary and regulatory requirements
• Administer the Engine Condition Monitoring Program
• Review the Powerplant portion of the Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Program, and initiate maintenance program changes and updates to maintenance documents

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or other technical equivalent degree
• Minimum 5 years of Airline/OEM/MRO experience
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred
• Proficiency in technical analysis and working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and certification requirements
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task
• Familiarity with aircraft engine systems and components
• Knowledge of turbofan and turbine engine operation, dynamics, performance, and build
• Understanding of failure analysis or root cause engineering, including metallurgical analysis

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is the staffing arm of STS Aviation Group. We partner with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries to recruit, screen, and hire qualified candidates for both direct-hire and contract roles.

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STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Avionics Engineer in Hebron, Kentucky. In this role, you will be responsible for engineering data, instructions, documents, and technical support that ensure the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of aircraft. This includes ATA chapters 22, 23, 24, 31, 33, 34, 45, 46, 47, and 77.

This position requires both technical expertise and business acumen to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions in line with budgetary and regulatory constraints.

Major Job Accountabilities

• Provide guidance to the Aircraft Avionics Engineering Manager and stakeholders regarding avionics safety, airworthiness, and reliability.
• Create Engineering Orders and technical documents to support operations and return aircraft to service safely and efficiently.
• Develop and/or obtain approved data, acceptable data, and Alternate Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) for repairs, alterations, and modifications.
• Support AOG events with action plans to troubleshoot and repair anomalies in the assigned ATA chapters.
• Maintain and update technical source documents (AMMs, WDMs, FIMs, etc.) to ensure accuracy.
• Support integration and phase-in of new and previously operated aircraft.
• Liaise with OEMs, MROs, regulatory personnel, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in working groups, steering committees, industry meetings, and conferences.
• Review work performed by contractors, consultants, and MRO engineers.

Key Objectives (Reliability)

• Conduct fleet reliability analysis for systems and components under respective ATA codes.
• Evaluate FARs, NPRMs, ADs, SBs, SLs, and other industry notifications.
• Analyze trends and provide product improvement recommendations based on KPIs such as Delays, ATBs, BTBs, PIREPs, MIREPs, and MTBURs.

Key Objectives (Skills)

• Collaborate with OEMs on emerging issues to ensure safety while managing economic impact.
• Create and deliver avionics engineering documentation for modifications and repairs within time and budget constraints.
• Establish repair and build specifications that enhance dispatch reliability.
• Provide technical support to Technical Operations, Ground Operations, and Flight Operations.
• Work with other Engineering staff to provide 24/7 technical support.
• Review aircraft maintenance and inspection programs, initiating changes as necessary.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering OR 12–15 years of combined airline, MRO, or OEM experience (with 7–9 years in applied or design engineering).
• FAA A&P and/or FCC License preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Visio.
• Experience with engineering software/reporting tools such as Inform (iDMR), Autodesk, Tableau, TRAX, MBF, or Adobe (preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge of transport category aircraft avionics systems and components.
• Ability and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally on short notice.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a leading staffing organization specializing in the recruitment of skilled aviation professionals. We work with aerospace companies across the country to provide top-tier engineering, maintenance, and technical support talent.

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STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Manager Structures Engineering in Hebron, Kentucky. This role is responsible for engineering data, instructions, documents, and technical support that ensure the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of company aircraft across ATA chapter subjects: 25, 27 (structural aspects), 51–57, 71, and 78 (structural aspects). The Senior Manager will also coordinate engineering activities for regulatory and non-regulatory projects while aligning with established corporate goals, objectives, and policies.

Job Responsibilities

• Prioritize Structures Engineering actions and manage the activities of Engineers supporting heavy transport fleets
• Lead the Liaison Engineering Support Team to supplement AOG/24/7 technical support
• Provide budgetary data and manage project documentation for major/minor structural repairs
• Ensure FAR/AD/NPRM compliance across the fleets
• Manage Fleet Type SMEs or Managers of Structures Engineering and provide technical support
• Issue instructions and documents to support operations and ensure safe, timely return to service
• Chair, create, and manage working groups for structural programs and repairs
• Develop and/or obtain AMOCs for repairs, alterations, and modifications
• Support new and previously operated aircraft integration, including repair and AD analysis
• Manage the Corrosion Control Program (CPCP) and Repair Assessment Program (RAP)
• Develop and implement compliance programs for Repairs, Alterations, and Modifications, including Aging Aircraft Programs such as Widespread Fatigue Damage (WFD)
• Liaise with OEMs, MROs, regulators, and engineering departments for product issues and emerging safety concerns
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to build a high-performing Structures Engineering team
• Oversee departmental budgets, resources, and process improvements to support continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience
• Minimum 15 years in Aircraft Structures Engineering with management experience
• Strong knowledge of widebody aircraft structures, systems, and component design
• Proven experience building, managing, and developing technical teams
• Ability to interface with OEMs and regulatory agencies effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with M&E and document management systems
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and bring vision to the engineering function

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Engineering (MBA preferred)
• FAA A&P Certificate
• Airline or Aerospace industry experience

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is the staffing arm of STS Aviation Group. We work with some of the largest names in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial services to recruit, screen, and hire qualified candidates for both direct-hire and contract roles.

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