Powerplant Engineer

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we're not just an airline, we're a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we're built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we're driven by purpose.

If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.

Position Summary: The Powerplant Engineer reports to the Manager, Powerplant Engineering, and is responsible for the engineering data, instructions, documents, and technical support that economically ensures the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of Atlas Air aircraft within the following ATA chapter subjects: 24, 26, 30, 36, 49, 70- 80.

Major Job Accountabilities:

• Project development, management, and implementation for repairs, modifications, or alterations.
• 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 and other regulatory documents such as Airworthiness directives (ADs) and Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) for implementation, and initiates required engineering documentation based on recommended disposition.
• Provides support on investigations for safety, regulatory, and reliability matters.
• Monitors Fleet performance and initiates corrective actions and improvements to maintain fleet health.
• Liaise with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities, outside engineering departments, regulatory personnel, and other outside agencies.
• Establish component repair and build specifications to enhance dispatch reliability in accordance with budgetary and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for ATA chapters 24, 26, 30, 36, 49, 70- 80
• Administer the Engine Condition Monitoring Program
• Review Powerplant portion of the Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Program, and initiate maintenance program changes and changes to maintenance documents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in preferred field of Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or other technical equivalent degree
• 1-3 years of Airline/OEM/MRO experience minimum
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred
• Proficiency in technical analysis and working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations or certification requirements
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Familiarity with aircraft engine systems and components.
• Knowledge of turbofan and turbine engine operation, dynamics, performance, and build
• Knowledge of failure analysis or root cause engineering, including metallurgical analysis

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.