Fleet Engineer

PSA Airlines•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Fleet Engineer provides aircraft systems, structures, maintenance program, and operational engineering support to help ensure PSA Airlines’ CRJ-700/900 fleet operates safely, compliantly, and reliably. The role analyzes aircraft and component design, operation, maintenance, performance, modification, and repair issues; develops solutions and implementation plans; supports projects and obtains FAA approvals as required; and defines maintenance program, configuration, and serviceability criteria for safe and compliant Part 121 operations. The Fleet Engineer reviews and implements applicable Service Bulletins and FAA Airworthiness Directives, interprets technical Engineering and OEM documents, evaluates fleet decisions for cost, asset utilization, quality, and reliability, and provides on-site technical assistance as needed. The role collaborates across the airline and is responsible for the Company’s Security and Safety Management System and related Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs. This is a nonsupervisory role in a professional office environment. In the employee’s absence, responsibilities are delegated to the Manager of Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Technical Operations or maintenance of a Part 121 airline operator.
Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations, airworthiness design and substantiation criteria, and aircraft and equipment design and operational characteristics.
Ability to communicate effectively and present to executive leadership.
Proven experience managing projects and implementing change initiatives.
Strong analytical skills to resolve complex issues.
Excellent interpersonal skills for managing team dynamics and stakeholder relationships.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
If hired, must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States.
Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history records check under 49 CFR 1542.209 and a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Study, analyze, and seek solutions to issues involving aircraft and component design, operation, maintenance, performance, modification, or repair.
Develop complex solutions and implementation plans, project justifications, cost-benefit analyses, and project implementation management; provide technical support and obtain FAA approvals as required.
Define maintenance program, configuration, and serviceability criteria for safe and compliant Part 121 operations.
Review and implement applicable Service Bulletins and FAA Airworthiness Directives for PSA’s fleet.
Interpret complex technical Engineering and OEM documents.
Evaluate fleet decision cost impacts to balance cost, asset utilization, quality, and reliability.
Provide on-site technical Engineering assistance as needed for successful airline operations.
Collaborate with all facets of the airline to achieve safety and reliability results.
Fulfill responsibilities for the Company’s Security and Safety Management System and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
Perform other duties as assigned.