Engineer II, Powerplant - Spirit Airlines

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The Powerplant Engineer II works and coordinates with the Sr. Manager in developing technical recommendations, and plans to support reliability program requirements, FAA/QA/CASS audit findings, and improve key operational metrics. Develops engine removal forecasts, provides support to lessors regarding engine LLPs, hour/cycle accruals, and other contractual data, and support finance regarding contract requirements, developing engine maintenance budgets, and performing cost analyses.

• Create engine removal forecast (engine rank list).
• Review engine and APU work scopes prior to induction into the shop and ensure work was accomplished in accordance with the work scope prior to engine return to service.
• Develop engine maintenance programs such as Engine washes to optimize the on-wing life of the engine.
• Provides oversight and technical direction for assigned equipment.
• Responsibilities including engine level work scope, Reliability Program and Maintenance Programs support.
• Responsible for development of technical recommendations/justifications for corrective action plans due to Reliability Program requirements and various FAA/QA/CAS audit findings.
• Write projects for SB and AD compliance.
• Monitor engine and APU ADs.
• Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures
• Mentors Powerplant Engineer I
• Creates Reliability improvements to the fleet
• Provide maintenance recommendations
• Support line and heavy maintenance in troubleshooting and providing corrective actions.
• Domestic & International travel under 10% of time.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access) and AutoCAD (or similar CAD software).
• Ability and willingness to work beyond the normal 40 hours per week, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to travel at any time to off-site locations and work outside in any weather conditions. 
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate. (e.g. emergencies change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments.)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in
• 3-5 years' experience
• Minimum 3 yrs experience in related field
• Airframe & Powerplant Certification (a plus)
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and related information.
• Capable of conducting basic financial analysis to determine cost/benefit relationships.
• Ability to effectively generate detailed engineering documents.
• Ability to interpret analytical reports, FARs, ADs and other engineering documents/drawings.
• Provides communication to Tech Ops leadership for significant issues on assigned equipment/responsibilities.
• Support the development of the engine maintenance budget (removal forecast) for Spirit engines and performing cost analysis to address budgetary issues.
• Support the development of costing data, engine removal forecasts, and other technical aspects of the contracts as required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to use and adapt to standard MS computer software and various web applications
• Familiarity with commercial aviation parts and tools preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all interfacing co-worker, vendors and suppliers.
• Must be able to work various shifts
• Must be able to quickly analyze and improve tooling requirements and mitigate line down scenarios
• Must be able to support maintenance at remote location and countries
• Must be able to effectively present ideas to management and team
• Must be able to quickly analyze and improve tooling requirements and mitigate line down scenarios
• Domestic & International travel under 10% of time 
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Hybrid

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits and much more.  We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our team members.

Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.