Chief Engineer

Standard Aero•DFW Airport, TX

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About The Position

As Chief Engineer , you will lead the Technical Airworthiness Group (TAG), providing enterprise-wide direction and oversight for engineering, airworthiness, and technical innovation. This role ensures compliance, manages airworthiness risk, supports product and repair development, and advances the capabilities needed to maintain competitiveness and support business growth. TAG enables technical excellence through governance of engineering standards, failure investigations, training and development, and the application of new technologies across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer registration (P.Eng. or PE)
Minimum 15 years’ experience in an aeronautical maintenance or manufacturing environment
Strong leadership, planning, analytical, and communication skills
In-depth knowledge of civil aviation regulations, OEM ICA’s, and regulatory standards
Deep technical expertise in powerplant MRO processes, mechanical design, failure analysis, metallurgy, and turbine engine theory
Authorization to work in Canada and/or the United States

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in Airworthiness Engineering or Certification (preferred)
Prior experience working with Civil Aviation Authorities on repair or design approval data
Extensive product knowledge, including component inspection, distress, and failure mechanisms
Working knowledge of project management practices
Experience with ERP and engineering systems used in maintenance and operational control

Responsibilities

Provide enterprise leadership for engineering, airworthiness risk management, failure investigation, and technical standards
Propose and lead strategic initiatives, securing executive alignment and resources
Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and performance outcomes; manage the TAG annual budget
Communicate progress, results, and risks to senior leaders and key stakeholders
Support business units in technical engagements with regulators, OEMs, and external authorities
Establish and maintain engineering procedures, standards, and personnel qualifications impacting compliance and airworthiness
Lead and develop a team of engineering leaders and professionals, including hiring, performance management, and succession planning
Promote and enable technical innovation, including new technologies, repair development, and process improvements
Represent StandardAero in industry forums and regulatory engagements
Support approvals, certifications, and continued operation of design organizations (DOA, DAO, ODA)
Lead or support special projects as assigned
Promote a strong flight safety culture across engineering and business teams
Take timely and appropriate action on airworthiness concerns
Monitor organizational risk related to engineering workload, capability, and proficiency
Establish standards for identification and control of safety-critical parts and processes
Define criteria for continued airworthiness risk assessment
Act in alignment with the company’s Just Culture policy