Manager, Engineering

Location
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DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities
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Fort Worth - TX
Requisition :87782

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• This job is a member of the Aircraft Acquisition Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
• The Manager, Engineering – Aircraft Acquisitions is responsible for leading a technical team of individuals with their daily activities associated with the acquisition, delivery, modification, acceptance, and entry-into-service of new and used aircraft. This position serves as a critical interface between Aircraft Acquisitions, OEMs, suppliers, Engineering, Configuration Management, Maintenance, Flight Operations, and regulatory authorities to ensure aircraft are delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with company specifications.
• Join a high-performing Aircraft Acquisitions organization responsible for bringing the next generation of aircraft into our fleet. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with global aerospace partners, and play a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and innovative aircraft to our operation.

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Review and coordinate approval of aircraft technical specifications, deviations, exemptions, and concessions.
• Ensure delivered aircraft conform to contractual requirements, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead activities supporting new and used aircraft acquisitions.
• Manage team members and contractors that support on-site aircraft inspections at Airbus and Boeing OEM facilities, MRO, and final assembly facilities.
• Coordinate engineering support for aircraft induction, entry-into-service, and operational readiness activities.
• Evaluate technical risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful aircraft deliveries.
• Review and disposition technical issues identified during manufacturing, testing, and acceptance activities.
• Collaborate with Aircraft Configuration Management, Maintenance Programs, Supply Chain, Flight Operations, Technical Operations, and Finance to achieve delivery objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve technical, schedule, and quality-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, airworthiness requirements, and company policies.
• Support FAA conformity inspections, certification activities, and regulatory audits.
• Verify aircraft records, certification documentation, and delivery packages meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Develop and implement process improvements for aircraft acquisition and delivery activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve schedule adherence, technical quality, and cost efficiency.
• Support development of engineering procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical specialists.
• Establish performance goals, provide coaching, and foster professional development.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time, based on aircraft production and delivery schedules.
• Availability to support activities outside of standard business hours, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate delivery schedules.

• Bachelor's degree required in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,…