Powerplant Engineer

Location: Dallas, TX 75209, USA

Job Category: Technical Operations

Requisition Number: POWER
002604

Schedule: Full-Time

Minimum Pay: $100,000 USD

Maximum Pay: $110,000 USD

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As a Powerplant Engineer, you will be responsible for developing processes and procedures that support, maintain, and continuously improve JSX’s maintenance programs. This includes creating repairs and alterations based on technical data and maintenance specifications for the power plant systems installed on Embraer and ATR aircraft. You will evaluate and process manufacturer documentation, regulatory requirements, and updates to Federal Regulations that may impact our operation.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineers, technical experts, and cross‑functional departments to implement innovative solutions that enhance the reliability, performance, and safety of our fleet.

Your day as a Powerplant Engineer will be fast‑paced, technical, and deeply collaborative—centered around keeping our Embraer and ATR fleets reliable, safe, and performing at their best. You’ll play a key role in shaping the maintenance program, supporting technicians, and driving engineering solutions that directly impact aircraft readiness. Typical responsibilities include:

• Engineering Support
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  Provide real‑time engineering support to both line maintenance and heavy maintenance teams, ensuring all power plant‑related tasks are executed to the highest technical standard.
• Engine Performance Oversight
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  Gather and submit On‑Wing and Off‑Wing engine data to manufacturers to sustain engine health, improve reliability trends, and support operational stability.
• Technical Troubleshooting
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  Develop clear, actionable troubleshooting guidance and technical documentation for Maintenance Control, Line Maintenance, and Hangar Maintenance when addressing power plant issues.
• Regulatory Leadership
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  Ensure full compliance with FAA, EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory authorities by guiding maintenance activities, enforcing proper procedures, and aligning work with aircraft manuals and JSX standards.
• Safety‑First Mindset
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  Champion safety as the top priority in every process, decision, and activity—protecting both aircraft integrity and personnel wellbeing.
• AOG Support
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  Provide after‑hours engineering assistance during Aircraft‑on‑Ground events, helping teams quickly diagnose and resolve critical issues.
• Fleet Inspection Management
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  Generate Fleet Campaign Instructions (FCIs) to support fleet‑wide inspections and recurring maintenance actions.
• Service Information Review
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  Evaluate manufacturer service documents—such as Service Bulletins and Service Letters—to determine relevance, impact, and required action for the JSX fleet.
• Engineering Proposals
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  Prepare and present engineering proposals to the Maintenance Review Board (MRB) as needed to support operational decisions.
• Modification & Repair Development
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  Create Engineering Orders (EOs) covering modifications, major repairs, and major alterations, ensuring each is properly classified and compliant.
• Operational Participation
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  Attend the daily Tech Ops meeting and weekly MRB to stay aligned on fleet status, priorities, and upcoming actions.
• OEM & Vendor Liaison
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  Serve as a technical liaison with aircraft and engine manufacturers, obtaining data, engineering support, and specialized guidance to aid fleet reliability.
• Reliability Program Interface
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  Work closely with the Technical Reliability team to analyze trends, verify root causes, and support ongoing reliability improvement initiatives.
• Root Cause & Prevention Strategies
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  Conduct root cause analyses and recommend effective countermeasures—ranging from MSG‑3 task adjustments and interval changes to alterations, process improvements, and training solutions.
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