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Senior Engineering Specialist @ DHL Group

Tocumen, Panamá, PAOnsiteFull-time
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Take Your Aviation Engineering Career to New Heights with DHL Aero Expreso Join our team as a Senior Engineering Specialist and play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of one of the region's leading air cargo operations. At DHL Aero Expreso, we are looking for a highly skilled aviation professional who is passionate about engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with aircraft manufacturers, aviation authorities, and multidisciplinary teams while contributing directly to the operational success of our fleet. Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and ensure compliance with Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and applicable aviation regulations. • Develop and manage engineering documentation, including EO, EAF, EC, FCD, and other technical records. • Lead technical analyses and support the development and implementation of aircraft and system modifications. • Monitor the performance and reliability of aircraft systems, structures, engines, and APUs, identifying opportunities for improvement. • Serve as the technical liaison with OEMs, suppliers, DERs, DARs, and aviation authorities. • Provide engineering support to Maintenance, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and other internal stakeholders. • Support major maintenance events and reliability initiatives through technical analysis and engineering expertise. • Develop and update maintenance procedures, work cards, and technical manuals to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. What We're Looking For Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. • Alternatively, an Aircraft Maintenance Technician License issued by a recognized aviation authority (FAA, AAC, or equivalent), complemented by aviation engineering experience. Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an airline engineering environment. • Experience in Structural Engineering, Propulsion Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Avionics is highly desirable. Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations (FAA, AAC, RACP). • Experience with MRO systems, technical operational tools, and engineering documentation platforms. • Advanced English proficiency. Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to interpret complex technical manuals and engineering data. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment. • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Why Join DHL Aero Expreso? At DHL, you'll be part of a world-class aviation organization where your expertise contributes directly to maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational excellence. You'll work alongside industry professionals, engage with leading OEMs and aviation authorities, and help shape the future of our fleet operations.

Skills

aviation regulations complianceairworthiness directives complianceaircraft maintenanceaircraft systems analysisengineering documentationtechnical analysisstructural engineeringpropulsion engineeringsystems engineeringavionicsmro systemstechnical operational toolsengineering documentation platformsmaintenance procedures developmenttechnical manual interpretation

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