Manager Structures Engineering

JetBlue Airways Corporation•New York, NY

2d•$114,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager Structures Engineering reports to the Senior Manager Fleet Engineering and is responsible for providing leadership, engineering support, administrative oversight of the Structures Engineering department, in addition to their engineering duties. This role involves ensuring compliance with airworthiness directives and federal aviation regulations, reviewing and dispositioning technical directives, and maintaining the Structures Engineering portion of the Maintenance Program. The position requires developing technical data for aircraft structure modifications and repairs, obtaining regulatory approval, and providing engineering support for root cause analysis and corrective actions. Additionally, the Manager will initiate actions to update source documents, develop customized repair procedures, prepare and approve engineering documents like Engineering Orders (EO) and Engineering Authorizations (EA), and evaluate new methods, materials, and equipment for cost benefits. The role also includes establishing build specifications for aircraft structural components, coordinating with manufacturers and regulatory authorities, defining and assigning daily workloads to engineers, and contributing to the development of crewmembers. The Manager will also interact with internal stakeholders, assist in formulating the annual department budget, and perform other assigned 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 relevant aerospace engineering experience.
Familiar with Federal Aviation Regulations governing aircraft certification.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and AI tools.
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.
Strong leadership skills.
Able to communicate technical issues in an assertive and tactful manner.
Strong decision making and problem-solving 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.
Available for occasional overnight travel (20%).
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.
Ten (10) years relevant aerospace engineering experience.
Working knowledge of FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) processes and procedures, Aging Aircraft programs, Corrosion Prevention & Control Programs (CPCP).
Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 21, 25, 43 and 121, regulations, processes and procedures.
Experience with Airbus A320/321 & A220 Aircraft Structures including metallic and composite structures repair development.
Understanding of FAA DER and ODA approvals.

Responsibilities

Review and action Airworthiness Directives (AD) and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Review and disposition Technical Directives (Service Bulletins, Service Letters, All Operator Letters, etc.) in accordance with the JetBlue Technical Directive and Evaluation Procedures.
Responsible for the understanding, periodic reviewing, implementing, updating, and currency of the Structures Engineering portion of the Maintenance Program.
Develop technical data required for modifications/repairs of aircraft structures and related components. Obtain regulatory approval for modifications/repairs performed on JetBlue aircraft structures and components.
Provide engineering support as required including root cause analysis and corrective action for the disposition of discrepant conditions affecting aircraft and/or components so as to restore its serviceable status.
Initiate the action required to ensure that source documents affected by engineering actions are updated to reflect current data, configuration, and accuracy.
Develop customized procedures and special criteria for repairs, modifications, inspections, servicing, and other maintenance actions, which are not adequately addressed in existing manuals.
Prepare and/or approve engineering documents such as Engineering Orders (EO) and Engineering Authorizations (EA) to provide technical dispositions for repairs, modifications, inspection, or other maintenance actions, which provide benefits in accordance with airline/departmental objectives.
Evaluate new methods, materials, and equipment, which may provide cost benefits and takes action to incorporate justified changes.
Establish build specifications for aircraft structural components.
Coordinate with manufacturers and regulatory authorities as required and ensure engineering dispositions are properly substantiated in accordance with regulations and company manuals.
Define and assign daily workload to qualified Engineers, supporting both line operations and heavy maintenance.
Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support engagement, growth, and goal achievement.
Interact with all applicable internal stakeholders.
Assist the Senior Manager Fleet Engineering in formulating the annual department budget.
Other duties as assigned.