GTF Flight Operations Engineer (Remote)

RTX

4d•Remote

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? What You Will Do: The Flight Operations Engineer works directly with airline customers, airframe manufacturers and internal disciplines to: Develop and maintain Operating Instructions which contain recommendations for in-flight engine operation. Support resolution of issues related to in-flight engine operation, coordinate issues with airframe manufacturer’s Flight Operations groups, identify, recommend and evaluate changes to in-flight operational procedures. Respond to airline customer and airframe manufacturer inquiries regarding in-flight engine operation and issue all-operators correspondence as necessary. Conduct meetings of various types to provide engine operational information to airline pilots and/or flight operations personnel. Conduct line rides or flight audits by recording data and observing procedures in the cockpit. Support resolution of major aircraft events. Ability to create and deliver effective presentations regarding in-flight procedures of interest to flight crews and other technical personnel. Perform engine/aircraft engineering studies and report results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 8+ years of engineering experience or 5+ years with an advanced degree.
Private Pilot license is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program.
Ability to travel worldwide (~10%), sometimes on short notice.

Nice To Haves

5 years of engine related technical experience including knowledge of large commercial aircraft and engine operation.
Familiar with engine systems and engine performance as well as PW engine models.
Engine performance and operability engineering analysis skills highly recommended.
MS Office skills and Airline Transport Pilot license is preferred
Position requires self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Must be able to prepare high quality written work and be able to verbalize technical concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Operating Instructions which contain recommendations for in-flight engine operation.
Support resolution of issues related to in-flight engine operation, coordinate issues with airframe manufacturer’s Flight Operations groups, identify, recommend and evaluate changes to in-flight operational procedures.
Respond to airline customer and airframe manufacturer inquiries regarding in-flight engine operation and issue all-operators correspondence as necessary.
Conduct meetings of various types to provide engine operational information to airline pilots and/or flight operations personnel.
Conduct line rides or flight audits by recording data and observing procedures in the cockpit.
Support resolution of major aircraft events.
Ability to create and deliver effective presentations regarding in-flight procedures of interest to flight crews and other technical personnel.
Perform engine/aircraft engineering studies and report results.