Propulsion Program Principal

Drives overall best value—cost, reliability, asset availability, and lifecycle performance—for assigned propulsion fleet(s) by leveraging operational demand, financial analysis, technical expertise, and industry intelligence. Leads cross-functional teams and serves as the primary point of contact for propulsion program execution, supplier and shop performance, and strategic propulsion system initiatives to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the Fed Ex airline fleet.

Essential Functions

• Lead an Engine fleet Team that conducts financial, operational, and technical analysis on propulsion system maintenance, overhaul, and modification activities to recommend optimal fleet and program strategies.
• Develop and evaluate business cases using financial modeling to assess lifecycle cost, reliability, and asset utilization impacts.
• Serve as the primary interface for assigned propulsion fleet(s), providing program leadership and coordination across all management levels.
• Monitor and manage propulsion maintenance, overhaul, and repair performance to contractual, regulatory, and operational commitments.
• Lead regular program and performance reviews with internal stakeholders and external repair providers to drive cost reduction, reliability improvement, and schedule adherence.
• Provide commercial and technical input to propulsion-related agreements, maintenance programs, and service execution to ensure competitive and operationally sound outcomes.
• Lead negotiation of contracts and agreements, ensuring competitive terms for cost, lead time, service levels, and quality.
• Oversee execution of propulsion maintenance and support programs, ensuring compliance with airworthiness, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams (Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, Quality/Airworthiness, Finance, Materiel, and others) to drive propulsion performance, availability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, root-cause investigations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide propulsion market and industry intelligence—including MRO capacity, material constraints, regulatory changes, and technology trends—to influence fleet strategy and decision‑making.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Airline/Aviation Management, Engineering, Finance, or other quantitative discipline.

Seven (7) years professional, exempt experience that includes:

• Propulsion fleet, program, or project management.
• Financial, operational, or lifecycle cost analysis supporting maintenance or fleet decisions.
• Cross‑functional program leadership with emphasis on reliability improvement, cost control, and operational performance.

• Strong working knowledge of propulsion systems, maintenance programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze financial, operational, and reliability data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Competence in program and project management, including performance tracking and risk mitigation.
• Proficiency with business software and analytics tools (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and related reporting systems).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills for effective cross‑functional and supplier engagement.
• Ability to apply industry and market knowledge to propulsion maintenance and support strategies.

• Active A&P License.

• Strong airline propulsion fleet or engine MRO program management experience.

This posting will close at 5PM CT September 13th. The desired location for this position is…