Jet Avion Corporation is located at HEICO’s corporate headquarters in Hollywood, Florida and specializes in the supply of various platforms of aircraft and engine PMAs. Our products and capabilities vary from interiors cabin interiors to highly complex power plant and accessory parts.
The Project Engineer is responsible for providing support to QA, Supply Chain, suppliers and customers with regards to the continued operational safety of airworthy flight hardware.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support for QA, Supply Chain and suppliers about drawing interpretation, manufacturing methods, inspection methods, etc.
- Evaluate non-conforming materials, including analyzing the non-conformance for fit, function, safety, and reliability, and communicating with QA, Supply Chain and suppliers, as required.
- Completing Engineering Change Notices and drawing changes as required for product improvement
- Provide support for customers and operators regarding our products
- Participate in corrective action and preventive action processes
- Participate in design reviews for supplier changes, product changes and/or improvements for production parts
- Perform reviews of first article inspections and documentation for dormancy and supplier changes of production parts
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university required
EXPERIENCE:
- 2-5 years mechanical design experience with 1 year of aerospace industry experience preferred.
- Experience using 3D CAD software (Pro-Engineer, SolidWorks, etc.) preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES:
- Language/Communication:Excellent communication skills. Ability to write routing reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before a group, such as customers, Team Members, Management.
- Computer Skills: MS Office, 3D CAD software (Pro-E, SolidWorks, etc)
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.
- Reasoning Abilities: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to analyze all aspects of a situation to gain thorough insight to make decisions.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills, strict attention to details and ability to multitask and prioritize as necessary, with minimal supervisory direction. Must be flexible in handling multiple tasks. Understanding the need for urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of Geometric Dimension & Tolerance and Standard Measurement & Test Equipment for Aerospace products is preferred. Knowledge of aircraft engine components, controls & accessories, and/or aircraft interiors preferred. Knowledge of basic structural, thermal, and modal analysis of mechanical components is required. Knowledge of aerospace materials and coatings is preferred. Knowledge of conventional aerospace manufacturing methods, including; milling, turning, grinding, lapping, stamping, forging, casting, molding, EDM, ECM, welding, brazing, heat treating, etc. is preferred.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- 2-5 years mechanical design experience
- 1 year aerospace industry experience
- Experience using 3D CAD software (Pro-Engineer, SolidWorks)
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimension & Tolerance (GD&T) and standard measurement & test equipment
- Knowledge of basic structural, thermal, and modal analysis of mechanical components
- Knowledge of aerospace materials, coatings, and conventional aerospace manufacturing methods (milling, turning, grinding, lapping, stamping, forging, casting, molding, EDM, ECM, welding, brazing, heat treating)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to multitask and meet deadlines
HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.
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Retirement Support — The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
HEICO Insights
What We Do
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.
