Republic Airways ยท 8 hours ago
APU Engineer
Carmel, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRepublic Airways is seeking an APU Engineer to assist with repair, development, and research of engineering issues. The role involves ensuring timely engineering documentation for compliance and providing engineering support for maintenance operations.
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Responsibilities
Serves as primary Engineering department contact for one or more specialized areas of engineering
Assists other departments with commercial issues related to one or more engineering areas
Monitors fleet operational health and incorporates solutions to maintain fleet health levels
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
Conducts research and collects data to aid in the development of engineering documents
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
Analyzes and determines disposition all reliability issues and improvements
Minimizes costs and aircraft out-of-service time relative to area of responsibility
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree (A.A.) in Aviation/ Aerospace Engineering or Maintenance or related technical field with an emphasis on Powerplant or APU theory or the equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 3 years 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
FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
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. Decisions require thought and may not be structured. Decisions tend to be short term and usually of moderate cost
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
Bachelor's degrees (B.A./B.S.) in Aviation Maintenance or Technology with an emphasis on Powerplant or APU
Training in Six Sigma or Lean processes
Requires experience with Life Cycle Management, technical work scope evaluation and cost management of Powerplants
Company
Republic Airways
Republic Airways completed its merger with Mesa Airlines on Nov. 25, 2025.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Joe Allman
Chief Financial Officer
Bradley Elstad
Vice President, Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance
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