Engineer Powerplant Jobs

Position Summary

The Powerplant Engineer is responsible for technical standards and reliability of Airbus 320/321, Airbus 220 and Embraer 190 series aircraft engines, power-plant, auxiliary power unit (APU) and components.

Essential Responsibilities

• Identify new technologies that will improve the operational performance and reliability of engines and components.
• Review Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) trend data and implement corrective actions to prevent operational problems.
• Establish build standards and specifications for engines, powerplant, APUs and components
• Maintains awareness of ETOPS significant systems. Assists the department to ensure ETOPS aircraft continue to meet requirements for configuration, maintenance, and procedures for extended range operations.
• 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.
• Review Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and other service documents to determine applicability. Perform cost benefit analysis to determine effectiveness of proposed modifications
• Provides technical assistance to operational departments and repair providers to support aircraft operations, engine repairs and/or maintenance
• Other duties as assigned
• Coordinate engineering functions with regulatory agencies as required for approval for major repairs and alterations.
• Provide technical support to engine leasing and returns.
• Develop and issue engineering orders to accomplish major and minor repairs, modifications and alterations to engines, powerplant, components and accessories.
• Evaluate damaged engine parts and provide solutions beyond the applicable manual limitations in accordance with regulatory and original equipment manufacturer requirements
• Develop engineering procedures, standards and process specification to comply with Airworthiness Directives and other regulatory requirements.

Minimum Experience And Qualifications

• Familiar with Federal Aviation Regulations governing aircraft and engine certification
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Available for overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Ability to communicate effectively; in both oral and written communication
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; OR an Associate’s degree in aviation related field with Two (2) years of previous relevant experience.
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets JetBlue Airways’ insurance standards
• Three (3) years of Aircraft Powerplant experience

Preferred Experience And Qualifications

• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Engine Health Monitoring using engine trend monitoring programs
• IAE V2500-A5 and/or GE CF34-10E and/or P&W Geared Turbo Fan (PW1100/PW1500) engine experience
• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Honeywell 131-A/B/C APU and/or P&W Canada AP2300 APU experience
• Computer literate with Microsoft software such as Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Project
• Familiarity with TRAX Maintenance computer system.
• Able to communicate technical issues in an assertive and tactful manner
• Possess excellent verbal and written skills as well as strong analytical abilities

Crewmember Expectations:

• Upholding JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understanding how they relate to their duties and responsibilities
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Provide on-call off-hours support to Technical Operations
• Adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
• Identify safety concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment
• Ear plugs and safety goggles for on-site support

Work Environment:

• Irregular work shifts, on-call, and multiple work locations

Physical Effort:

• Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. (Light)

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $75,000.00 and $118,400.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.