Republic Airways · 4 days ago
Engineer I
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expRepublic Airways is seeking an Engineer I to assist with repair, development, and research of engineering issues. The role involves monitoring fleet health, generating technical reports, and providing engineering support for aircraft maintenance.
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Responsibilities
Assists departments with issues related to one or more engineering areas
Monitors fleet operational health and incorporates solutions to maintain fleet health levels
Collects data and generates technical reports, as assigned
Updates and revises data within the supplemental manual sets from collected data
Assists in the development of process improvement, cost estimates and design plans
Creates, reviews, and approves shop visits and work scopes for repair and/or overhaul
Coordinates with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Engineering department for repairs and technical assistance
Provides engineering support for line and heavy maintenance to include minor repair authorizations, parts and materials substitutions, repairs, and reports
Reviews Airworthiness Directives (AD) and Service Bulletins (SB) for applicability
Develops Engineering data to accomplish modifications in response to ADs, SBs, Service Information Letters, etc
Responds to requests for engineering assistance to obtain or develop approved engineering data when such data is not in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual, Structure Repair Manual, or other FAA approved documents
Interacts with applicable departments to define, maintain, and optimize the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program
Assists in minimizing costs and aircraft out-of-service time relative to area of responsibility
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
1+ years of Line or Heavy Aircraft Maintenance experience with demonstrated working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 121, 145, and 25 in an Engineering or Technical Service department
Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction
Able to move about the work environment
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear
Able to lift or move up to 10 pounds occasionally
May be required to work in open airplane hangars up to 10% of the time
May work in high, precarious places, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and encounters risk of electrical shock up to 35% of the time
Works near moving mechanical up to 70% of the time
Occasionally exposed to very loud noise (examples: plane engines)
Able to work weekends, holidays, night shift, and overtime, as required
Travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight stays
Preferred
Associate degree in Aviation/Aerospace Engineering or Maintenance, or related technical field
Training in Six Sigma or Lean processes
Company
Republic Airways
Republic Airways completed its merger with Mesa Airlines on Nov. 25, 2025.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2004-05-27IPO
Leadership Team
Joe Allman
Chief Financial Officer
Bradley Elstad
Vice President, Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance
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