Senior Manager Powerplant Engineering

Atlas Air, Inc•Erlanger, KY

About The Position

The Sr. Manger, Powerplant Engineering reports to the Director, Engineering, and is responsible for the engineering data, instructions, documents, and technical support that economically ensures the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of Atlas Air aircraft Powerplant and APU systems within the following ATA’s – 24, 26, 30, 36, 49, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, and 80.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in preferred field of Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering or other technical equivalent degree.
10+ years’ experience Airline/OEM/MRO experience minimum
Proficiency in technical analysis and working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations or certification requirements
Expert in commercial turbine jet engine technical details and airline M&E systems including TRAX and airline procedures and processes.
Ability to execute assigned tasks appropriately, including EOs, troubleshooting assistance, manual oversight, vendor interactions, and communications.
Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor and train other engineers
Ability to multi-task
Familiarity with aircraft engine systems and components.
Knowledge of turbofan and turbine engine operation, dynamics, performance, and build
Knowledge of failure analysis or root cause engineering, including metallurgical analysis
Occasional travel for meetings, trainings, and special projects.

Nice To Haves

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise Powerplant Engineering staff.
Prioritize Powerplant Engineering actions.
Provide budgetary data on projects and issues as directed.
Report on the status of projects and issues as directed.
Issue instructions and documents to economically support operations and return aircraft to service in a safe, airworthy, and timely manner.
Develop and/or obtain approved data, acceptable data, and Alternate Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) for repairs, alterations, and modifications.
Update technical source documents as applicable to ensure accuracy.
Support integration of new and previously operated aircraft.
Liaise with manufacturers; maintenance representatives, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities; outside engineering departments; regulatory personnel; and other outside agencies.
Participate in industry working groups, industry steering committees, industry meetings, and conferences.
Review work of consultant, contract, and MRO Powerplant Engineers.
Evaluate Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters (SLs), and other notifications of in-service issues.
Develop product improvement modifications as dictated by Reliability indicators.
Work with original equipment manufacturers on emerging issues to help ensure safety and airworthiness but also minimize the economic impact.
Organize, develop, and provide all necessary Powerplant Engineering documentation required to complete aircraft powerplant modifications and repairs within the allocated time schedule and budget allowance.
Establish component repair and build specifications to enhance dispatch reliability in accordance with budgetary and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical support to Technical Operations, Ground Operations, Flight Operations, and other Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings personnel.
Administers the Engine Condition Monitoring Program for General Electric engines.
Coordinate with other Engineering staff to provide 24/7 technical support.
Review Powerplant portion of the Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Program, and initiate maintenance program changes and changes to maintenance documents.