Station Aircraft Engineer

Lufthansa Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lufthansa Group in New York seeks a lead aircraft maintenance engineer to manage teams, oversee station operations, and certify work to EASA standards.

You will deputize for the Technical Manager during shifts, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, and ensure safe, on‑time flight handling. The role requires A‑level education, EASA Part 66 B1.1/B2, strong leadership, IT and budgeting skills, and excellent English. Relocation assistance may be provided; CV/Resume required.

Qualifications

• A-level education with several years of relevant experience.
• EASA Part 66 B1.1/B2 (Level 3) with theoretical & practical training
• Passed EASA Part 145 Assessment and Part 66/145 MCT exams
• Strong business, IT, and basic accounting knowledge
• Fluent English required; German desirable
• Structured, independent working style; high sense of responsibility
• Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to instruct, motivate, and manage personnel
• Resilient; able to work under physical and mental pressure
• Valid driver’s license and passport; legal U.S. work permit
• Willingness to work shifts

Responsibilities

• Perform and certify maintenance work in line with Type Rating (ATA Spec. 104 Level)
• Ensure all tasks follow valid technical documentation, Iqmove updates, and EASA regulations
• Supervise MCM/MM-Int/MM2 technicians and manage maintenance operations per EASA standards
• Deputize for the Technical Manager during shifts, making urgent operational decisions
• Oversee station technical operations and coordinate with internal teams, crews, and external partners
• Manage flight handling to ensure safety, punctuality, and service quality
• Lead, instruct, and support team members, including onboarding and coaching
• Support budget planning and cost control with regional management
• Perform all other duties assigned or delegated by supervisors

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

A-level education

Tools

Maintenance documentation systems

Budgeting tools

Job description

Ready to lead aircraft maintenance, certify critical work, and keep operations safe and on time?

Step into a role where you manage teams, oversee station operations, and ensure full EASA compliance.

Tasks

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Perform and certify maintenance work in line with Type Rating (ATA Spec. 104 Level
• Ensure all tasks follow valid technical documentation, Iqmove updates, and EASA regulations
• Supervise MCM/MM-Int/MM2 technicians and manage maintenance operations per EASA standards
• Deputize for the Technical Manager during shifts, making urgent operational decisions
• Oversee station technical operations and coordinate with internal teams, crews, and external partners
• Manage flight handling to ensure safety, punctuality, and service quality
• Lead, instruct, and support team members, including onboarding and coaching
• Support budget planning and cost control with regional management

* Perform all other duties assigned or delegated by supervisors

Requirements

To thrive in this role, we value a combination of the following requirements:

• A-level education with several years of relevant experience
• EASA Part 66 B1.1/B2 (Level 3) with theoretical & practical training
• Passed EASA Part 145 Assessment and Part 66/145 MCT exams
• Strong business, IT, and basic accounting knowledge
• Fluent English required; German desirable
• Structured, independent working style; high sense of responsibility
• Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to instruct, motivate, and manage personnel
• Resilient; able to work under physical and mental pressure
• Valid driver’s license and passport; legal U.S. work permit
• Willingness to work shifts

* CV/Resume required

* Company may provide relocation assistance

About Deutsche Lufthansa AG

The Lufthansa Group is an aviation group with operations worldwide. As the biggest airline group by revenue, it plays the leading role in its European home market. With 100.000 employees, the Lufthansa Group generated revenue of EUR 39,597m in the financial year 2025. The Lufthansa Group consists of the business segments Passenger Airlines, Logistics, MRO and Additional Businesses and Group Functions.