Manager Powerplant Engineering

JetBlue Airways Corporation•New York, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Powerplant Engineering reports to the Senior Manager Fleet Engineering and is responsible for providing leadership, engineering support, administration and oversight of the Powerplant Engineering department, in addition to their engineering duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous related work experience
Five (5) years of relevant aerospace engineering experience
Familiar with Federal Aviation Regulations governing aircraft and engine certification.
Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers
Must be able to provide on-call off-hours support to Technical Operations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player
Ability to take initiative and make sound judgments
Ability to manage and coordinate aircraft modifications
Ability to prioritize and track daily activities to ensure timely task completion
Ability to prepare and present concise written, verbal reports and presentations
Ability to communicate effectively; in both oral and written communication
Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets JetBlue Airways’ insurance standards
Available for overnight travel (10%)
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
Powerplant engineering / engine fleet management experience
Leadership experience of an Engineering team
Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 21, 25, 33
Experience with aircraft engines, powerplant and engine health monitoring
Able to communicate technical issues in an assertive and tactful manner
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
Knowledgeable and comfortable with AI tools for work functions
Computer literate with Microsoft software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
Familiarity with TRAX

Responsibilities

Responsible for technical standards and reliability for aircraft engines, powerplant, auxiliary power unit (APU) and related components
Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, goal achievement
Ensure required resources are available to meet operational and project requirements.
Define and assign daily workload to qualified Engineers
Interact and maintain relationships with all internal functions: Maintenance Programs, Reliability, Planning, Material, Maintenance, Quality, Technical Publications, Flight Operations, System Operations, etc.
Coordinate engineering functions with regulatory agencies as required for approval for major repairs and alterations
Evaluate damaged engine parts and provide solutions beyond the applicable manual limitations in accordance with regulation
Identify new technologies that will improve the operational performance and reliability of powerplant systems
Provides technical assistance to operational departments and repair providers to support aircraft operations, engine repairs and/or maintenance
Review aircraft reliability data and implement corrective actions via engineering modification and/or repair documents in support of achieving aircraft technical dispatch reliability (TDR) goals
Establish build standards and specifications for engines, powerplant, APUs and components
Develop and issue engineering orders to accomplish major and minor repairs, modifications and alterations to engines, powerplant, components and accessories
Develop engineering procedures, standards and process specification to comply with Airworthiness Directives and other regulatory requirements
Review Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and other service documents to determine applicability; perform cost benefit analysis to determine effectiveness of proposed modifications
Review Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) trend data and implement corrective actions to prevent operational problems
Ability to work with and understand engine manuals, maintenance manuals, maintenance programs, and reliability programs
Assist the Senior Manager Fleet Engineering in formulating the annual department budget
Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement
Other duties as assigned