Manager Powerplant Engineering

Position Summary

The Manager Powerplant Engineering reports to the Senior Manager Engineering and is responsible for providing leadership, engineering support, administration and oversight of the Powerplant Engineering departments in addition to their engineering duties.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical standards and reliability for aircraft engines, powerplant, auxiliary power unit (APU) and related components.
• Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, goal achievement.
• Ensure required resources are available to meet project requirements.
• Define and assign daily workload to qualified Engineers.
• Interact with all internal functions: Maintenance Programs, Reliability, Planning, Material, Maintenance, Quality, Technical Publications, Flight Operations, System Operations, etc.
• Coordinate engineering functions with regulatory agencies as required for approval for major repairs and alterations.
• Evaluate damaged engine parts and provide solutions beyond the applicable manual limitations in accordance with regulatory and original equipment manufacturer requirements.
• Identify new technologies that will improve the operational performance and reliability of engines and components.
• Provides technical assistance to operational departments and repair providers to support aircraft operations, engine repairs and/or maintenance.
• Review aircraft reliability data and implement corrective actions via engineering modification and/or repair documents in support of achieving aircraft technical dispatch reliability (TDR) goals.
• Establish build standards and specifications for engines, powerplant, APUs and components.
• Develop and issue engineering orders to accomplish major and minor repairs, modifications and alterations to engines, powerplant, components and accessories.
• Develop engineering procedures, standards and process specification to comply with Airworthiness Directives and other regulatory requirements.
• Review Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and other service documents to determine applicability; perform cost benefit analysis to determine effectiveness of proposed modifications.
• Review Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) trend data and implement corrective actions to prevent operational problems.
• Ability to work with and understand engine manuals, maintenance manuals, maintenance programs, and reliability programs.
• Assist the General Manager Engineering in formulating the annual department budget.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Five (5) years of Transport Category (121) aircraft maintenance, quality and/or relevant aerospace engineering experience
• Familiar with Federal Aviation Regulations governing aircraft and engine certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Must be able to provide on-call off-hours support to Technical Operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player
• Ability to take initiative and make sound judgments
• Ability to manage and coordinate aircraft modifications
• Ability to prioritize and track daily activities to ensure timely task completion
• Ability to prepare and present concise written, verbal reports and presentations
• Ability to communicate effectively; in both oral and written communication
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets JetBlue Airways' insurance standards
• Available for overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Powerplant engineering / engine fleet management
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 21, 25, 33
• Experience with aircraft engines, powerplant and engine health monitoring
• Able to communicate technical issues in an assertive and tactful manner
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate with Microsoft software such as Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Project
• Familiarity with TRAX Maintenance & Engineering computer system

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Must fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue's Safety Management System
• Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report(SAR))
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
• Uphold JetBlue's safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment
• Ear plugs and safety goggles for on-site support

Work Environment:

• Irregular work shifts, on-call, and multiple work locations

Physical Effort:

• Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. (Light)

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $125,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue's total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.