Propulsion Program Principal

FedEx; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking an experienced propulsion program leader in Memphis, TN, to drive end-to-end fleet performance for its airline propulsion systems. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop business cases, and coordinate with maintenance, engineering, reliability, and finance to optimize lifecycle costs and asset availability.

Candidate will oversee contract negotiations, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver continuous improvement across maintenance and service programs, aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Airline/Aviation Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Seven (7) years of propulsion fleet, program, or project management experience.
• Strong financial, operational, and lifecycle cost analysis background.
• Cross-functional leadership focusing on reliability and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engine fleet team to analyze propulsion maintenance, overhaul, and modification activities.
• Develop business cases and lifecycle cost analyses to guide fleet decisions.
• Serve as primary interface for propulsion fleet programs and supplier interactions.
• Monitor maintenance performance to contractual, regulatory, and operational commitments.
• Drive cost reduction, reliability improvement, and schedule adherence through reviews.
• Provide input to propulsion-related agreements and service execution.
• Lead contract negotiations for cost, lead time, service levels, and quality.
• Oversee propulsion maintenance programs ensuring airworthiness and safety compliance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to improve propulsion performance and availability.
• Identify process improvements via data analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Share propulsion market intelligence to influence fleet strategy.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Financial analysis

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation/Engineering/Finance or related field

Active A&P License

Tools

Excel

Job description

Drives overall best value—cost, reliability, asset availability, and lifecycle performance for assigned propulsion fleet(s) by leveraging operational demand, financial analysis, technical expertise, and industry intelligence. Leads cross-functional teams and serves as the primary point of contact for propulsion program execution, supplier and shop performance, and strategic propulsion system initiatives to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the FedEx airline fleet.

Essential Functions

• Lead an Engine fleet Team that conducts financial, operational, and technical analysis on propulsion system maintenance, overhaul, and modification activities to recommend optimal fleet and program strategies.

• Develop and evaluate business cases using financial modeling to assess lifecycle cost, reliability, and asset utilization impacts.

• Serve as the primary interface for assigned propulsion fleet(s), providing program leadership and coordination across all management levels.

• Monitor and manage propulsion maintenance, overhaul, and repair performance to contractual, regulatory, and operational commitments.

• Lead regular program and performance reviews with internal stakeholders and external repair providers to drive cost reduction, reliability improvement, and schedule adherence.

• Provide commercial and technical input to propulsion-related agreements, maintenance programs, and service execution to ensure competitive and operationally sound outcomes.

• Lead negotiation of contracts and agreements, ensuring competitive terms for cost, lead time, service levels, and quality.

• Oversee execution of propulsion maintenance and support programs, ensuring compliance with airworthiness, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead cross-functional teams (Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, Quality/Airworthiness, Finance, Materiel, and others) to drive propulsion performance, availability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, root-cause investigations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Provide propulsion market and industry intelligence—including MRO capacity, material constraints, regulatory changes, and technology trends to influence fleet strategy and decision-making.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Airline/Aviation Management, Engineering, Finance, or other quantitative discipline.

Minimum Experience

Seven (7) years professional, exempt experience that includes:

• Propulsion fleet, program, or project management.

• Financial, operational, or lifecycle cost analysis supporting maintenance or fleet decisions.

• Cross-functional program leadership with emphasis on reliability improvement, cost control, and operational performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of propulsion systems, maintenance programs, and regulatory requirements.

• Proven ability to analyze financial, operational, and reliability data and translate insights into actionable strategies.

• Competence in program and project management, including performance tracking and risk mitigation.

• Proficiency with business software and analytics tools (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and related reporting systems).

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills for effective cross-functional and supplier engagement.

• Ability to apply industry and market knowledge to propulsion maintenance and support strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Active A&P License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong airline propulsion fleet or engine MRO program management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

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Additional Details:

To be eligible for consideration, This posting will close at 5PM CT September 13th. The desired location for this position is Memphis; TN. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week

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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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