Flight Engineer/Aircraft Technician

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. 

Job Description

Purpose

The Flight Engineer reports to the Director of Aviation Maintenance and is responsible for flying on corporate aircraft during international travel, will provide technical expertise during in-flight and AOG situations, along with tending to the comfort and safety needs of passengers while conducting appropriate cabin management practices.  The Flight Engineer will have a solid understanding of on-board communication systems to include satellite TV, satellite internet, and Iridium phone systems. While at home station, the flight engineer will perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, launch/recovery support, and proper documentation of company aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturers' inspection and maintenance programs, and Department and Company policy. The Flight Engineer will be a dynamic role to ensure the utmost quality criteria of company aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, engine runs and taxi operations that conform to the standards established by the Company, regulations, and industry best practices
• Availability to work nights, weekends, or flexible hours as determined by flight schedule - Ability to optimize aircraft dispatch reliability and operational availability through the role of Flight Engineer during international travel
• Act as passenger service provider and safety coordinator. Requires training in evacuation procedures, medical aid, passenger service, and food handling procedures.
• Ensure cabin configuration and associated management functions are performed in accordance with Departmental policies and procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of all onboard passenger service and cabin entertainment equipment
• Oversee that work performed by contract maintenance facilities is accomplished and properly documented in accordance with FAA and AbbVie department requirements
• Provide active participation in the Department Safety Management System (SMS)
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory; including ordering, shipping and receiving.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 2+ years of aviation maintenance/avionics experience
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate required
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues in time-sensitive situations
• Have thorough understanding of avionics/electrical/computer systems
• Provide a professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with the use of technology and computer knowledge to include Microsoft Office  and related business applications
• Pursue on-going technical training and remain cognizant of industry advancements through conferences and seminars

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

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Note: No amount of pay is a considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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1. Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Salary: $80,500 - $153,000