Senior Powerplant Engineer

STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Powerplant Engineer in Erlanger, Kentucky. In this role, you will provide engineering data, instructions, documents, and technical support that economically ensure the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of aircraft within ATA chapter subjects: 24, 26, 30, 36, 49, 70–80. This position reports to the Manager of Powerplant Engineering.

• Lead project development, management, and implementation for repairs, modifications, or alterations
• Serve as the technical point of contact on assigned subject matter for troubleshooting assistance
• Issue instructions and documents to economically support operations and return aircraft to service in a safe, airworthy, and timely manner
• Review OEM Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and Notices of Proposed Rule making (NPRMs) for implementation, initiating required engineering documentation based on recommended disposition
• Provide support on investigations for safety, regulatory, and reliability matters
• Monitor fleet performance and initiate corrective actions and improvements to maintain fleet health
• Liaise with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities, outside engineering departments, regulatory personnel, and other agencies
• Establish component repair and build specifications to enhance dispatch reliability in accordance with budgetary and regulatory requirements
• Administer the Engine Condition Monitoring Program
• Review the Powerplant portion of the Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Program, and initiate maintenance program changes and updates to maintenance documents

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or other technical equivalent degree
• Minimum 5 years of Airline/OEM/MRO experience
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred
• Proficiency in technical analysis and working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and certification requirements
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task
• Familiarity with aircraft engine systems and components
• Knowledge of turbofan and turbine engine operation, dynamics, performance, and build
• Understanding of failure analysis or root cause engineering, including metallurgical analysis

STS Technical Services is the staffing arm of STS Aviation Group. We partner with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries to recruit, screen, and hire qualified candidates for both direct-hire and contract roles.