Powerplant Engineer
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to create, edit and update engine shop workscopes. This position is responsible for determining customer technical needs for each engine received and effectively flowing those requirements to the shop. The workscope engineer must interface with customers, technical resources and mechanics to provide maintenance instructions that comply with all regulatory and safety guidelines, while providing the most cost-effective solution. Additional engineering duties and/or projects will be assigned as required. This role provides engineering support for turbofan engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities. The engineer will analyze engine performance data, shop findings, and reliability trends to identify issues and improvements, and develop and revise engine work scopes, repair schemes and technical documentation. The role also supports troubleshooting and root cause analysis of engine faults, removals, and in-service events, ensuring compliance with FAA, EASA, and OEM requirements. Collaboration with production, quality, and inspection teams is expected to improve turnaround time (TAT) and cost efficiency, along with supporting engine testing, validation, and post-overhaul performance verification. The engineer will participate in continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical guidance to technicians and junior engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 5–7 years of experience in aviation MRO, engine overhaul, or airline engineering
- Strong knowledge of turbofan engine systems (e.g., compressors, combustors, turbines, FADEC systems)
- Experience with engine programs such as CFM56, LEAP, CF6
- Familiarity with aviation regulatory frameworks (FAA Part 145, EASA Part 145)
- Ability to read and interpret OEM technical publications and engineering drawings
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to evaluate and solve complex technical problems
- Able to work in flexible team environment
- Available to support maintenance activities across all shifts
- Able to work independently to complete assigned technical projects
Responsibilities
- Establishes workscope and templates that meet all regulatory and customer requirements
- Follow customer shop visits in the shop and adjust, update or modify workscopes as the engine is overhauled
- Assess and provide technical directions based on shop findings.
- Interact with customers to support technical issues.
- Provide technical guidance for new customer campaigns
- Stay current on product technical and regulatory changes
- Support shop on turn time and cost target
- Provide engineering support for turbofan engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities
- Analyze engine performance data, shop findings, and reliability trends to identify issues and improvements
- Develop and revise engine work scopes, repair schemes and technical documentation
- Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of engine faults, removals, and in-service events
- Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, and OEM (e.g., GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce) requirements
- Review and interpret engine manuals, service bulletins and airworthiness directives
- Collaborate with production, quality, and inspection teams to improve turnaround time (TAT) and cost efficiency
- Support engine testing, validation, and post-overhaul performance verification
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including lean processes and reliability programs
- Provide technical guidance to technicians and junior engineers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
