Powerplant Engineer

Atlas Air; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

401K contributions

Job summary

Atlas Air Worldwide is seeking a Powerplant Engineer to ensure safety, airworthiness and reliability of our fleet. You will manage engineering data, issue instructions, and coordinate with OEMs, MROs, and regulatory bodies to support safe operation.

The role involves reviewing service bulletins, ADs, NPRMs, and supporting investigations, fleet health monitoring, and maintenance program changes. A technical degree and 1-3 years of airline/MRO experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of Airline/OEM/MRO experience minimum.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.
• Proficiency in technical analysis and knowledge of FARs.
• Excellent communication and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Project development, management, and implementation for repairs or modifications.
• Technical point of contact for troubleshooting and support.
• Issue instructions and documents to support safe, on-time aircraft return to service.
• Review OEM SBs, ADs, NPRMs and initiate required engineering dispositions.
• Monitor fleet performance and initiate corrective actions to maintain fleet health.

Skills

Technical analysis

Communication skills

Multitasking

Aviation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred

Job description

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we’re not just an airline, we’re a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we’re built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we’re driven by purpose.

If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.

Position Summary:

The Powerplant Engineer reports to the Manager, Powerplant Engineering, and is responsible for the engineering data, instructions, documents, and technical support that economically ensures the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of Atlas Air aircraft within the following ATA chapter subjects: 24, 26, 30, 36, 49, 70- 80.

Major Job Accountabilities

• Project development, management, and implementation for repairs, modifications, or alterations.
• Technical point of contact on assigned subject matter for troubleshooting assistance.
• Issue instructions and documents to economically support operations and return aircraft to service in a safe, airworthy, and timely manner.
• Review OEM Service Bulletins and other regulatory documents such as Airworthiness directives (ADs) and Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) for implementation, and initiates required engineering documentation based on recommended disposition.
• Provides support on investigations for safety, regulatory, and reliability matters.
• Monitors Fleet performance and initiates corrective actions and improvements to maintain fleet health.
• Liaise with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities, outside engineering departments, regulatory personnel, and other outside agencies.
• Establish component repair and build specifications to enhance dispatch reliability in accordance with budgetary and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for ATA chapters 24, 26, 30, 36, 49, 70- 80
• Administer the Engine Condition Monitoring Program
• Review Powerplant portion of the Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Program, and initiate maintenance program changes and changes to maintenance documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in preferred field of Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or other technical equivalent degree
• 1-3 years of Airline/OEM/MRO experience minimum
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred
• Proficiency in technical analysis and working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations or certification requirements
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Familiarity with aircraft engine systems and components.
• Knowledge of turbofan and turbine engine operation, dynamics, performance, and build
• Knowledge of failure analysis or root cause engineering, including metallurgical analysis

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

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Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

$86,500—$117,000 USD

About the Company

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.