Powerplant Engineer

Location	Purchase, New York, United States
Employer	STS Aviation Group
Salary	Negotiable
Job Type	Contract / Powerplant Engineer Job
Date Posted	10-Feb-2012 (apply by 11-Mar-2012)

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize all available information (Operational data, OEM engineering data, other operators shared information, etc) to continually improve the safe and efficient operation of the installed powerplant
- Manage and maintain all OEM recommendations (SBs, SLs, etc) for priority incorporation into the fleet
- Author Engineering Control (EC) documents (engineering orders, engineering authorizations, fleet campaigns, etc) to direct the required incorporation of modifications, improvements, and disposition of line troubleshooting and shop requests
- Review and edit the Engine Build Specification delineating the required maintenance to be accomplished at designated vendor shop overhaul facilities
- Review all applicable FARs and Airworthiness Directives, and promptly generate documentation for 100% compliance
- Provide Maintenance Control and Engineering Technical Services personnel with troubleshooting assistance for resolution of chronic aircraft (powerplant) issues resulting in a prompt return to service
- Author specific engineering data for inclusion into the required ICAs (manuals) for configuration control and required maintenance actions
- Present Reliability data reviews to include root cause determination and proposed maintenance program improvements

Qualifications

- B.S. Degree in Engineering preferred
- 1+ years of Powerplant Engineering experience at an Airline
- Understanding of the Powerplant interface with the aircraft required
- Knowledge of FAA regulations and oversight functions (for both aircraft and engine operating airworthiness certificates) required
- Expert proficiency skills with PC and Web based application
- Capable of performing in a daily fast paced environment while simultaneously meeting assigned project deadlines with a self directed decision making confidence
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.