Aviation Powerplant Engineer

As a Powerplant Engineer in aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, you have the technical responsibility for the entire engine shop visit. This includes planning and defining the workscope, evaluating maintenance requirements, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory guidelines. You coordinate repairs, modifications, and service bulletin implementations while supporting cross‑functional teams to meet customer expectations. Your contributions directly impact engine reliability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

You are actively engaged with a wide range of engine platforms, applying your expertise to engine types such as CFM
56, CF34, CF6, GE90, V2500, and PW2000 for our on‑site services business, or focus on the LEAP‑1A &
-1B for our DAT operations.

• Take overall technical responsibility for aircraft engine during shop visit, including defining disassembly and repair scopes based on customer requirements, service life, OEM specifications, and MTU standards.
• Prepare and execute work scopes for individual engines or fleets, ensuring high‑quality maintenance, optimized turnaround time (TAT), and cost efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams (e.g., quality, logistics, account management, Engine Workscope Team) to ensure smooth execution of engine shop visits.
• Analyze engine and component conditions, assess performance impacts, and recommend actions balancing operational efficiency, cost, and lead time.
• Review and implement OEM modifications and procedures into MTU systems; liaise with OEMs for clarification and technical deviations.
• Support sales and account management in proposal development and contract negotiations.
• Conduct technical review meetings with customers, analyze fleet removal reasons, and advise on maintenance strategies and operational improvements.
• Promote innovation, cost‑saving initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Utilize data analysis to develop efficient maintenance strategies for customer fleets.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or related field.
• A&P License or P License preferred.
• Experience with large engines in a shop environment.
• Strong systems understanding, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Cross‑cultural competence and experience in collaboration with international partners.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and lead cross‑functional initiatives.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to new processes and technologies.