Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

Director of Engineering

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)  •  Jamaica, NY / New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

About WFS

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations in 27 countries on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

The Director of Engineering leads and directs a multidisciplinary team responsible for cost estimating, engineering, BID development, and proposal activities. This role is accountable for developing integrated technical solutions and new value propositions by applying and adapting existing systems and technologies across multiple OEMs and functional areas.

The Director partners closely with Sales and Operations to support business development efforts, providing engineering expertise, cost estimates, and system design support for proposals and client presentations. Additionally, this role plays a key part in identifying and advancing new business opportunities, helping to drive growth and innovation across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering team.
  • Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as the technical authority for service offerings and provide cross-functional engineering support.
  • Maintain engineering best practices and lessons learned to drive operational excellence.
  • Monitor market trends, projects, competitors, and regulatory developments.
  • Align engineering with business goals through collaboration, reporting, Maximo support, and customer-focused solutions.
  • Standardize engineering processes and drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of engineering experience, including 8+ years in leadership.
  • Experience leading complex engineering projects and high-performing teams.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with engineering software and applicable codes.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an airport ID badge.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

  • Work is performed in a combination of standard office settings, airport terminals, operational environments, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) maintenance and repair facilities.
  • Requires the ability to access and navigate operational areas, airport facilities, and GSE maintenance environments, with or without reasonable accommodation, to oversee engineering activities, assess equipment and facilities, and support project execution.
  • Regularly performs office-based responsibilities, including computer work, project management, planning, reporting, meetings, and other administrative duties.
  • May require periods of standing, walking, sitting, and movement between office, terminal, maintenance, and operational areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to communicate and exchange information effectively with employees, operational teams, technical personnel, vendors, and leadership in both in-person and virtual settings.
  • Requires the ability to travel domestically as business needs dictate, to support engineering projects, operational initiatives, and other business requirements.

Perks & Benefits

  • Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
  • Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
  • Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
  • Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
  • Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
  • Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered!
  • Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

About Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, is a global air cargo logistics leader and best in class ground handling partner. As a combined company, SATS and WFS create an Americas-Europe-APAC network with a global footprint of more than 227 stations in 27 countries.

The SATS-WFS group employs over 50 000 people and assists more than 270 customers.

WFS has a 40-years experience in aviation-related handling service and can provides top quality solutions with a vast scope of services such as cargo handling, bagage handling and processing, ramp services, passenger services including premium VIP services, while maintaining its industry-leading standards of safety and security.

With its unique combination of experience, technical expertise and know-how, WFS can propose solutions to meet the challenges resulting from today’s fast-moving and complex airport operations.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Paris, FR
Year Founded
1984
Website
wfs.aero
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