Engine Manager

Kalitta Charters II LLC•Oscoda Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kalitta Charters II specializes in scheduled and on-demand narrow-body freighter operations. In 2003, aviator and NHRA World Champion, Doug Kalitta, set out to provide a safe and reliable solution to a complex logistics problem. This problem entailed moving freight across the Americas for our customers… overnight! Kalitta Charters II is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Engine Manager to oversee the technical, operational, compliance, and financial performance of the CFM56-3 engine fleet. This role is responsible for engine health monitoring, performance analysis, maintenance planning, shop visit coordination, life-limited parts management, and materials support. The ideal candidate will bring strong aviation maintenance expertise, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to improving engine reliability, operational readiness, and cost performance.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience working with CFM56-3 or comparable turbofan engines.
Strong understanding of engine performance analysis, reliability engineering, and maintenance planning principles.
Experience coordinating engine shop visits, vendor communication, teardown reviews, and return-to-service planning.
Experience with life-limited parts tracking, cycle forecasting, and engine records management.
Working knowledge of applicable FAA requirements, including Part 121 and/or Part 145 maintenance environments.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Airframe and Powerplant certificate, if required for the role or assigned duties.
Valid U.S. passport, if required for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Airframe and Powerplant certificate, engineering degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience in cargo aviation, airline maintenance, engine programs, or similar high-reliability aviation operations.
Familiarity with maintenance tracking systems, trend monitoring tools, and technical records platforms.

Responsibilities

Monitor engine performance trends, evaluate reliability data, and identify abnormal operating conditions.
Diagnose engine conditions requiring maintenance action and coordinate timely corrective measures.
Maintain reliability metrics and partner with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to support safe and dependable fleet performance.
Maintain engine technical status, EGT margins, configuration records, and compliance tracking.
Develop short- and long-term engine allocation, rotation, and removal strategies to optimize fleet availability and life-cycle value.
Define shop visit work scopes based on engine condition, reliability data, maintenance history, and operational requirements.
Manage vendor communication, teardown reviews, cost estimates, turn-time performance, and return-to-service planning.
Track life-limited parts cycles, forecast replacement requirements, and optimize parts utilization and stacking strategies.
Generate and monitor engine removal forecasts to support maintenance planning, budget accuracy, and fleet optimization.
Manage spare engine parts, QEC kits, and related material forecasting to support operational readiness.
Coordinate sourcing, pricing, repair options, and availability with procurement and approved vendors.
Develop and maintain budgets for materials allocation, maintenance events, and shop visit planning.
Maintain accurate engine records and tracking systems in accordance with applicable FAA requirements, company policies, and regulatory standards.
Prepare reporting packets, performance summaries, budget updates, and technical recommendations for leadership review.