Lead Aerospace Structures Engineering Manager

JetBlue; New York (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JetBlue in New York, NY, seeks a Manager Structures Engineering to lead the Structures Engineering department. You will oversee engineering support, maintenance program currency and regulatory compliance while coordinating with regulators and manufacturers.

You will develop modifications, perform root cause analyses, approve technical dispositions and mentor engineers, supporting both line operations and heavy maintenance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or demonstrated capability with HS diploma and 4+ years related experience.
• Five (5) years relevant aerospace engineering experience.
• Familiar with FAA regulations governing aircraft certification.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AI tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain relationships with customers.
• On-call off-hours support for Technical Operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Able to communicate technical issues assertively and tactfully.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with others in a participative team environment.
• Initiative and sound judgments in engineering decisions.
• Ability to manage and coordinate aircraft modifications.
• Ability to prioritize and track daily activities.
• Prepare and present concise written and verbal reports.
• Occasional overnight travel (20%).
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and be eligible to work in the US.
• Authorization to work in the US; visa sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Review and action Airworthiness Directives and FAR to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review and disposition Service Bulletins and other directives per procedures.
• Maintain Structures Engineering portion of the Maintenance Program.
• Develop data for modifications/repairs; obtain regulatory approvals for JetBlue structures.
• Provide engineering support including root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Update source documents to reflect current data and configurations.
• Develop procedures for repairs, inspections and maintenance not covered in manuals.
• Prepare/approve EO and EA for repairs, modifications and inspections.
• Evaluate new methods, materials and equipment for cost benefits.
• Establish build specs for aircraft structural components.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and regulators; substantiate dispositions.
• Define and assign daily workload to engineers; support operations.
• Participate in crew development to support engagement and growth.
• Interact with internal stakeholders and assist in budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

JetBlue in New York, NY, seeks a Manager Structures Engineering to lead the Structures Engineering department. You will oversee engineering support, maintenance program currency and regulatory compliance while coordinating with regulators and manufacturers.

You will develop modifications, perform root cause analyses, approve technical dispositions and mentor engineers, supporting both line operations and heavy maintenance requirements.