Powerplant Engineer - Lifecycle & Cost Optimization

All Aviation Jobs; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

All Aviation Jobs is seeking an Engineering professional to oversee life cycle and cost control of fleet powerplants in the Carmel, IN area. The role requires coordinating shop visits, reviewing ADs/SBs, and ensuring maintenance aligns with FAA guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have an A&P license, multiple years of heavy aircraft maintenance experience, and a strong background in powerplant life-cycle management. This on-site position offers growth within an aviation-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Aviation/Aerospace Engineering or related field with emphasis on powerplant theory.
• 3+ years line or heavy aircraft maintenance experience with demonstrated working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 121, 145, and 25 in Engineering or Technical Service.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License.
• Experience with life cycle management and cost management of powerplants.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary department contact for ATA chapters 70 through 80.
• Monitor fleet powerplant operational health and incorporate solutions to maintain fleet health levels.
• Create, review, and approve powerplant shop visits and work scope for repair and/or overhaul.
• Assist other departments with commercial issues related to powerplants.
• Provide engineering support for line and heavy maintenance including minor repair authorizations, parts and materials substitutions, repairs, and reports.
• Conduct research and collect data to aid in the development of engineering documents.
• Review Airworthiness Directives (AD) and Service Bulletins (SB) for applicability and develop data for modifications in response to ADs/SBs/SILs.
• Respond to requests for engineering assistance to obtain or develop approved engineering data.
• Interact with applicable departments to define, maintain, and optimize the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program.
• Analyze and determine disposition of reliability issues and improvements.
• Minimize costs and aircraft out-of-service time relative to area of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree in Aviation/Aerospace Engineering or Maintenance with powerplant emphasis

3+ years Line or Heavy Aircraft Maintenance experience with 14 CFR Parts 121, 145, and 25 knowledge

FAA Airframe and Powerplant License

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Maintenance or Technology with powerplant emphasis; Lean/Six Sigma training

Job description

All Aviation Jobs is seeking an Engineering professional to oversee life cycle and cost control of fleet powerplants in the Carmel, IN area. The role requires coordinating shop visits, reviewing ADs/SBs, and ensuring maintenance aligns with FAA guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have an A&P license, multiple years of heavy aircraft maintenance experience, and a strong background in powerplant life-cycle management. This on-site position offers growth within an aviation-focused environment.