Powerplant Engineer – Fleet Reliability & Cost Optimization

Republic Airways

Carmel (IN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Republic Airways is seeking an experienced Powerplant Engineer to manage the lifecycle and cost structure of powerplants under their area of responsibility. The role reviews removals for justification and supports line and heavy maintenance with engineering data and AD/SB compliance.

The ideal candidate holds an A&P license, an associate degree in a related field, and 3+ years of heavy maintenance experience with CFR knowledge. Bachelor’s degree preferred; travel up to 25% is possible.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Aviation/Aerospace Engineering or Maintenance with emphasis on powerplant theory or equivalent experience.
Minimum 3 years Line or Heavy Aircraft Maintenance with knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 121, 145, and 25.
Requires experience with life cycle management, technical work scope evaluation and cost management of powerplants.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary department contact for ATA chapters 70 through 80.
Monitor fleet powerplant health and implement solutions to maintain fleet health.
Create, review, and approve powerplant shop visits and work scopes for repair/overhaul.
Assist other departments with powerplant-related commercial issues.
Provide engineering support for line and heavy maintenance, including minor repair authorizations and substitutions.
Research and collect data to aid engineering document development.
Review ADs and SBs and develop data for modifications as required.
Respond to requests for engineering data when not available in manuals.
Work with other teams to define and optimize the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program.
Analyze and disposition reliability issues and improvements.
Minimize costs and aircraft out-of-service time.
Perform other duties as assigned.