Technical Asset Management Engineer

FTAI Aviation; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation accrual & holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellness spending account

EFAP and counselling services

Travel insurance

Onsite fitness facilities

Pension plan with company matching

Job summary

FTAI Aviation in Montreal, QC, is seeking an experienced engineer to support engine maintenance, asset tracking, and shop-visit execution for the CFM56 fleet.

The role emphasizes technical investigations, guidance to production teams, and optimizing workscopes to balance airworthiness with asset life value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years’ technical experience in engine maintenance, repair or overhaul.
• Experience in engine asset management or shop visit execution preferred.
• Familiarity with FARs, CARs, SBs and ADs is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support during engine strip and build for CFM56.
• Guide POD production teams with inspection discrepancies and workscopes.
• Support engine maintenance instructions aligning with business goals.
• Lead investigations into non-quality or warranty events and prepare reports.
• Review LLP back-to-birth traceability and ESV reports for asset compliance.
• Assist in teardown analysis and module swap logistics to maximize value.
• Define and approve tailored ESV workscopes for the CFM56 fleet.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Quantum

Job description

Location: Montreal, Quebec

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical support and troubleshooting assistance during engine strip and build on the CFM56 engine line
• Supports the powerplant engineers within the production-oriented delivery cell (POD) through technical guidance on inspection discrepancies, workscope changes, and other technical issues
• Provide instructions and ongoing direction for engine maintenance in line with Business Objectives
• Support in the optimization of work instructions to meet both technical and profitability targets.
• Communicate technical issues with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) as well as internal and external customers
• As required, lead investigations into non-quality, warranty, or engine related events and prepare technical reports and root cause analysis
• Provide support to the configuration and methods engineers during the evaluation of engine configuration and conformance.
• Review and audit Engine Shop Visit (ESV) reports, Life Limited Part (LLP) back-to-birth traceability, and dirty fingerprint records to ensure asset compliance and preserve market value.
• Assist in teardown analysis and module swap logistics, evaluating whether to repair, scrap, or return parts to the available inventory pool to maximize the asset's lifecycle profitability.
• Ensuring assets meets the specific conditions outlined in lease/sale agreements.
• Define, optimize, and approve tailored Engine Shop Visit (ESV) Workscopes for the CFM56 fleet balancing technical airworthiness with asset life strategy.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering degree
• A minimum of 5 years of technical experience, in a similar position or equivalent experience, with maintenance, repair, and overhaul of engine components.
• Experience in engine asset management or shop visit execution; CFM56 experience is strongly preferred.
• Cross-Functional communication ability to translate complex technical engine discrepancies into financial or risk-based impacts for non-technical stakeholders.
• High proficiency with specialized aviation asset tracking and MRO management platforms such as Quantum is an asset.
• Familiarity with the regulations (FARs & CARs), service bulletins (SBs), and airworthiness directives (ADs)
• Experience in engine ATA 72. Familiarity with the components, configuration, and functionality of the following: life limited parts (LLPs), fan frame, high pressure compressor (HPC), high pressure turbine (HPT), low pressure turbine (LPT), exhaust, line replaceable units (LRUs) & accessories
• Experience with aircraft propulsion and engine systems and troubleshooting,
• Test cell experience is considered an asset
• Strong analytical, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to conduct investigations & root cause analysis
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and ownership of decisions.
• Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English

What we offer you:

• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment
• Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
• A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
• Medical Travel Insurance
• Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning

Equal Opportunity Statement:

FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services.

Language Requirements in Quebec:

Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary for aeronautical personnel to meet regulatory requirements, understand technical procedures and instructions, and document entries regarding work performed on the aeronautical product for customers outside Quebec.