Engine Manager

Kalitta Turbines; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short Term Disability

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Basic Life Insurance

401K with match

Travel Assistance Program

Health benefits

Job summary

Kalitta Charters II seeks an experienced Engine Manager to oversee the technical, operational, compliance, and financial performance of the CFM56-3 engine fleet. You will monitor engine health, plan maintenance, coordinate shop visits, manage LLPs, and support parts forecasting to improve reliability and cost efficiency.

The role requires aviation maintenance expertise, strong judgment, and proactive leadership to enhance fleet availability and performance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience with CFM56-3 or similar turbofan engines.
• Strong knowledge of engine performance analysis, reliability engineering, and maintenance planning.
• Experience coordinating engine shop visits, vendor communication, teardown reviews, and return-to-service planning.
• Experience with life-limited parts tracking, cycle forecasting, and engine records management.
• Familiarity with FAA requirements, including Part 121 and/or Part 145 environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Engine health monitoring and performance trend analysis.
• Fleet management including allocation, rotation, and removal strategies.
• Engine shop visit management with scope definition and vendor coordination.
• Life-limited parts tracking and forecast planning.
• Materials management including parts forecasting and procurement liaison.
• Ensure FAA compliance and maintain documentation.
• Prepare reports and budget updates for leadership.

Skills

CFM56-3 experience

Engine performance analysis

Maintenance planning

Vendor coordination

Life-limited parts tracking

Education

Airframe and Powerplant certificate

Engineering degree (aerospace or mechanical)

Job description

Description

Kalitta Charters II specializes in scheduled and on-demand narrow-body freighter operations. In 2003, aviator and NHRA World Champion, Doug Kalitta, set out to provide a safe and reliable solution to a complex logistics problem. This problem entailed moving freight across the Americas for our customers... overnight!

Job Summary

Kalitta Charters II is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Engine Manager to oversee the technical, operational, compliance, and financial performance of the CFM56-3 engine fleet. This role is responsible for engine health monitoring, performance analysis, maintenance planning, shop visit coordination, life-limited parts management, and materials support. The ideal candidate will bring strong aviation maintenance expertise, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to improving engine reliability, operational readiness, and cost performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Engine Health Monitoring and Performance

• Monitor engine performance trends, evaluate reliability data, and identify abnormal operating conditions.
• Diagnose engine conditions requiring maintenance action and coordinate timely corrective measures.
• Maintain reliability metrics and partner with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to support safe and dependable fleet performance.

Fleet Management

• Maintain engine technical status, EGT margins, configuration records, and compliance tracking.
• Develop short- and long-term engine allocation, rotation, and removal strategies to optimize fleet availability and life-cycle value.

Engine Shop Visit Management

• Define shop visit work scopes based on engine condition, reliability data, maintenance history, and operational requirements.
• Manage vendor communication, teardown reviews, cost estimates, turn-time performance, and return-to-service planning.

Life-Limited Parts Management

• Track life-limited parts cycles, forecast replacement requirements, and optimize parts utilization and stacking strategies.
• Generate and monitor engine removal forecasts to support maintenance planning, budget accuracy, and fleet optimization.

Materials and Asset Management

• Manage spare engine parts, QEC kits, and related material forecasting to support operational readiness.
• Coordinate sourcing, pricing, repair options, and availability with procurement and approved vendors.
• Develop and maintain budgets for materials allocation, maintenance events, and shop visit planning.

Compliance and Documentation

• Maintain accurate engine records and tracking systems in accordance with applicable FAA requirements, company policies, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare reporting packets, performance summaries, budget updates, and technical recommendations for leadership review.

Key Performance Indicators

• Time-on-wing improvement and reduction of unscheduled removals.
• Engine EGT margin retention across fleet.
• Shop visit cost control vs. forecast.
• LLP usage optimization and cycle waste reduction.
• Engine availability and dispatch reliability metrics.

Benefits

• Employer Provided:
  • Short Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Travel Assistance Program
  • Fidelity 401K with match
• Additional Employee Elective:
  • BCBS - Medical 500 PPO and 1000 PPO options
  • Dental PPO
  • Prescription
  • EyeMed - Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account - Medical and Dependent Care
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • Hospital Indemnity for Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • Met Law Coverage
  • Nationwide Voluntary Pet Insurance

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience working with CFM56-3 or comparable turbofan engines.
• Strong understanding of engine performance analysis, reliability engineering, and maintenance planning principles.
• Experience coordinating engine shop visits, vendor communication, teardown reviews, and return-to-service planning.
• Experience with life-limited parts tracking, cycle forecasting, and engine records management.
• Working knowledge of applicable FAA requirements, including Part 121 and/or Part 145 maintenance environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule and Travel Expectations

• Standard Monday-Friday schedule, with flexibility required to support operational needs.
• Occasional travel to engine shops, maintenance locations, or vendor facilities, estimated at less than 25%.
• Participation in on-call support for engine-related aircraft-on-ground or technical issues, as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant certificate, engineering degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in cargo aviation, airline maintenance, engine programs, or similar high-reliability aviation operations.
• Familiarity with maintenance tracking systems, trend monitoring tools, and technical records platforms.

Additional Requirements

• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Airframe and Powerplant certificate, if required for the role or assigned duties.
• Valid U.S. passport, if required for business travel.