MTU Maintenance Fort Worth · 4 months ago
Aviation Powerplant Engineer
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelMTU Maintenance Fort Worth is part of the world’s largest independent jet engine MRO company based in Germany, providing aftermarket and OEM-licensed engine maintenance services worldwide. The Aviation Powerplant Engineer is responsible for the entire engine shop visit, including planning, evaluating maintenance requirements, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards, while coordinating repairs and supporting cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
Take overall technical responsibility for aircraft engine during shop visit, including defining disassembly and repair scopes based on customer requirements, service life, OEM specifications, and MTU standards
Prepare and execute work scopes for individual engines or fleets, ensuring high-quality maintenance, optimized turnaround time (TAT), and cost efficiency
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (e.g., quality, logistics, account management, Engine Workscope Team) to ensure smooth execution of engine shop visits
Analyze engine and component conditions, assess performance impacts, and recommend actions balancing operational efficiency, cost, and lead time
Review and implement OEM modifications and procedures into MTU systems; liaise with OEMs for clarification and technical deviations
Support sales and account management in proposal development and contract negotiations
Conduct technical review meetings with customers, analyze fleet removal reasons, and advise on maintenance strategies and operational improvements
Promote innovation, cost-saving initiatives, and continuous improvement
Utilize data analysis to develop efficient maintenance strategies for customer fleets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
A&P License or P License preferred
Experience with large engines in a shop environment
Strong systems understanding, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Cross-cultural competence and experience in collaboration with international partners
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work effectively in a team and lead cross-functional initiatives
Willingness to travel and adapt to new processes and technologies
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD insurance are effective immediately
Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid LTD and Life / AD&D insurance
401k with employer matching up to 2% with an additional discretionary contribution to 1% provided from the employer
Paid 2 weeks of Vacation, paid 10 days of PTO & Holidays
Annual Tuition Reimbursement
Monthly $30 Gym Membership Reimbursement
Passport and renewal compliance, and TSA reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Company
MTU Maintenance Fort Worth
Located at the Fort Worth Alliance Airport near Dallas, Texas, the site is MTU Maintenance’s main hub for ON-SITEPlus services in North America.
Fort Worth, Texas, US
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase