Powerplant Engineer: Aircraft Engine Reliability & Modifications

Socket.dev; 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

Job summary

Atlas Air Worldwide is seeking a Powerplant Engineer to oversee engineering data, instructions, and technical support ensuring safety, airworthiness, and reliability across ATA chapters 24, 26, 30, 36, 49, 70-80. You will review service bulletins, ADs, and NPRMs, and provide technical disposition guidance.

Responsibilities include engineering documentation, troubleshooting, fleet performance monitoring, and coordination with OEMs, MROs, and regulatory bodies to keep aircraft on wing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a technical field; preferred mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering.
• 1-3 years of airline/OEM/MRO experience minimum.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.
• Proficiency in technical analysis and knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Project development, management, and implementation for repairs or alterations.
• Serve as technical point of contact for troubleshooting assistance.
• Issue instructions to support operations and return aircraft to service safely.
• Review OEM SBs and ADs; initiate required engineering documentation.
• Support investigations for safety, regulatory, and reliability matters.
• Monitor fleet performance and initiate corrective actions.
• Liaise with manufacturers, MROs, and regulatory personnel.
• Establish repair/build specs to enhance dispatch reliability.
• Administer the Engine Condition Monitoring Program.
• Review Powerplant portion of maintenance program and update docs.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Technical analysis

FAA FAR knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Engine systems knowledge

Failure analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Atlas Air Worldwide is seeking a Powerplant Engineer to oversee engineering data, instructions, and technical support ensuring safety, airworthiness, and reliability across ATA chapters 24, 26, 30, 36, 49, 70-80. You will review service bulletins, ADs, and NPRMs, and provide technical disposition guidance.

Responsibilities include engineering documentation, troubleshooting, fleet performance monitoring, and coordination with OEMs, MROs, and regulatory bodies to keep aircraft on wing and