Atlas Air · 21 hours ago
Senior Manager Powerplant Engineering
Erlanger, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expAtlas Air is a leading provider of global air cargo services, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for Powerplant Engineering. This role involves overseeing engineering data and support to ensure the safety and reliability of the company's aircraft powerplant and APU systems.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred
Bachelor's Degree in preferred field of Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering or other technical equivalent degree
Company
Atlas Air
Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services. It is the parent company of Atlas Air, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$253.1MKey Investors
Greenlight Capital
2022-08-04Acquired
2020-08-04Post Ipo Equity
2017-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $253.1M
Leadership Team
Michael T. Steen
Chief Executive Officer
Joel Goldberg
Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-16
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings
2025-09-25
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