Position Summary
The Engineer Powerplant reports to the Manager of Engineering and plays a key role in developing and implementing in-service modifications, repairs and other solutions aimed at enhancing aircraft reliability and achieving operational excellence. Their job involves ensuring aircraft safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulations. They work closely with other engineers, technicians, and specialists to design and develop new aircraft and improve existing ones.
To be successful in the role, you must be able to work closely with the principal engineers and managers in developing your technical knowledge; must be able to perform a deep dive into a system or component design and derive an improvement to the system or component to support the departments goals. This role will also apply analytical and experience skills to develop substantiation and regulatory compliance plans for in-house designs and embody Major and Minor modifications and/or repairs.
Essential Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the predictive digital technology teams to help develop diagnostics and monitoring strategies that would improve the overall operational reliability
- Reviews and disseminates service bulletins, service letter, operator’s letters and other data of this type. Determine the proper course of action and initiates the applicable Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) engineering documentation
- Enter Engineering Authorizations (EA) data into the electronic maintenance tracking program
- Assist with Identification of Intervals and Methods of Airworthiness Directive Compliance
- Look for and acts on opportunities to increase airline profit, increase block hours, decrease the cost per block hour (CASM) and increase aircraft reliability
- Technical Writing – Ability to understand and generate clear and efficient work instructions
- Analyze and record component failures with a view to improving airworthiness, time on wing, and reducing financial costs
- Design, develop, and test solutions for aircraft systems
- Perform engineering calculations and analyses to ensure aircraft safety, performance, and efficiency
- Create and review technical documentation for aircraft systems and structures
- Collaborate with other engineers, technicians, and specialists to optimize aircraft designs
- Complete feasibility studies by studying project concepts, objectives, priorities, and requirements; conducting aircraft surveys; identifying and establishing technical solutions; preparing technical documents and submittals
- Monitor and maintain aircraft systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for aircraft systems requirements
- Other duties as assigned