Senior Aircraft Powerplant Engineer

Republic Airways; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Airways is seeking an Engineering professional to manage powerplant lifecycle, cost, and reliability. This role oversees powerplant removals, shop visits, and data development for AD/SB compliance.

You will support line and heavy maintenance and collaborate across departments to optimize the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program. Requirements include an AA in a technical field with powerplant emphasis, 3+ years in line/heavy maintenance, and an FAA A&P license.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Aviation/ Aerospace Engineering or Maintenance or related field with emphasis on powerplant theory.
• At least 3 years Line or Heavy Aircraft Maintenance experience with knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 121, 145, and 25.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License.
• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Maintenance or Technology (preferred).
• Training in Six Sigma or Lean processes (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintains controls over the life cycle and cost structure of powerplants under area of responsibility.
• Reviews powerplant removals to ensure justification.
• Monitors fleet powerplant health and proposes solutions to maintain health levels.
• Creates and approves powerplant shop visits and work scopes for repair/overhaul.
• Provides engineering support for line and heavy maintenance including minor repair authorizations.
• Interacts with departments to define and optimize Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program.
• Allocates engineering data to address ADs, SBs, and service information.
• Responds to requests for engineering data not in manuals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Line/Heavy maintenance

Cost management

Technical problem solving

Regulatory awareness

Education

AS aviation/ aerospace engineering or maintenance

Bachelor's in aviation maintenance or technology (preferred)

Tools

Six Sigma or Lean (training)

Job description

Republic Airways is seeking an Engineering professional to manage powerplant lifecycle, cost, and reliability. This role oversees powerplant removals, shop visits, and data development for AD/SB compliance.

You will support line and heavy maintenance and collaborate across departments to optimize the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program. Requirements include an AA in a technical field with powerplant emphasis, 3+ years in line/heavy maintenance, and an FAA A&P license.