Senior Power Plant Engineer

WestJet Group; Calgary; In loco; CAD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WestJet Group is seeking a Senior Powerplant Engineer to lead engineering management for the Aircraft Engine Program, including life cycle management, maintenance forecasting, and cost oversight. You will liaise with engine OEMs and repair vendors, support procurement efforts, and drive performance recovery initiatives.

The role requires hands-on experience with large commercial engines (CFM56, Leap, PW150, GENx) and a strong regulatory understanding.

Competenze

• Must have Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Aircraft Maintenance, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with large commercial aircraft engines and airline regulatory environment
• Technical knowledge of propulsion programs (CFM56, Leap, PW150, GENx) preferred
• Familiarity with maintenance tracking systems (eMRO) preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and documents
• Effective communication with OEMs and frontline maintenance personnel
• Budgeting and forecasting knowledge

Mansioni

• Act as the primary engineering contact for ATAs 49, 71-80 and provide engineering, technical and operational support across all WestJet functions
• Review applicable directives, service bulletins and OEM documents and determine compliance with cost justification, create TRAX controls and task cards
• Minimize engine-related risks and ensure asset availability using reliability data and health monitoring tools
• Develop and manage engine and APU lifecycles considering costs, lease terms, and spares availability
• Engage in engine shop visit management, removal plan development, scope definition and cost oversight
• Participate in Engine MRO Quarterly Business Reviews and OEM technical conferences
• Coordinate with OEMs for engine change notifications and off-wing repair activities
• Support strategic procurement RFPs and mid-life analysis and retired engine projects
• Engage in engine performance and health monitoring and analysis

Descrizione del lavoro

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Powerplant Engineering, the Senior Powerplant Engineer is responsible for the engineering management as related to the WestJet Aircraft Engine Program which includes configuration management, maintenance forecasting, cost forecasting/management, line support and liaising with Engine OEM/Repair vendors.

Key deliverables and responsibilities:

• Act as the primary engineering contact for ATAs 49, 71-80, and provide engineering, technical, and operational support across all WestJet operational and maintenance functions
• Review Engine/APU Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and other published regulatory and OEM documents, recommend compliance based on technical evaluation and cost justification, and create TRAX engineering controls and task cards as required
• Minimize the engine technical, reliability, and operational risks and disruptions, and ensure asset availability using fleet reliability data, and engine performance and health monitoring tools
• Develop and manage engine and APU life cycles, taking into account cost of ownership, lease terms, operational life, budget forecast, spares availability and technical/financial risk mitigation strategies
• Engage in engine repair and shop visit management, removal plan development, work scope definition, and Technical Management and Commercial/cost oversight of all Engine Shop visits.
• Participate in Engine MRO Quarterly Business Reviews. Participate in OEM technical support conferences and meetings (WTT calls, annual technical conferences, and fleet management calls).
• Liaise with OEM, provide engine change notifications, coordinate off wing repair activities and provide support/coordination on wing repair and maintenance activities
• Take on special projects such as supporting Strategic Procurement RFP process, Performance Recovery mid-life SVs analysis, EIS/retired aircraft engine/APU projects and lessors inspections.
• Engage in engine performance and health monitoring and analysis.

Experience and qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Aircraft Maintenance, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with large commercial aircraft engines and the commercial airline regulatory environmentTechnical knowledge of engineering/propulsion programs, specifically with CFM56, Leap, PW150, and/or GENx preferred
• Sound knowledge of eMRO preferred or other similar maintenance tracking systems required
• Excellent ability to read and understand technical manuals and documents
• Ability to communicate effectively and liaise with OEMs, front line Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, and non-technical personnel
• Basic knowledge and understanding of budgeting and forecasting