STS Engineering Solutions is hiring Aircraft Power Plant Engineers for remote contract opportunities in the United States. These 1099 contractor roles provide on-call engineering support for aircraft powerplant maintenance operations, with coverage needed for afternoon shifts, midnight shifts, Monday through Friday and 24-hour weekend support.
This role is designed for experienced aviation engineers with strong powerplant knowledge, commercial airline support experience and the ability to provide timely technical guidance for line maintenance, heavy maintenance, MRO support and Aircraft-On-Ground events.
Position Summary
The Aircraft Power Plant Engineer supports continued airworthiness by helping ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements. This position provides daily engineering support to customers and plays a key role in resolving aircraft powerplant maintenance, repair and operational issues.
STS Engineering Solutions is seeking one or more engineers for remote, on-call support. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background providing engineering technical support for aircraft maintenance operations and the ability to serve as a subject matter expert in powerplant engineering support.
Schedule and Work Arrangement
- Remote position in the United States
- 1099 contractor opportunity
- Temporary contract role
- On-call support for afternoon and midnight shifts, Monday through Friday
- 24-hour coverage support on weekends
- Travel may be required
Job Responsibilities
- Support aircraft line maintenance, heavy maintenance and modification of Airbus powerplants
- Provide engineering assistance to Line Maintenance and MRO teams to support aircraft operations, repairs and maintenance
- Coordinate with Original Equipment Manufacturers and Designated Engineering Representatives as required to facilitate approved powerplant repairs
- Develop detailed work instructions and engineering drawings to accomplish minor and major powerplant repairs
- Develop engineering orders to accomplish modifications and alterations
- Provide Aircraft-On-Ground support for powerplant installations
- Develop engineering procedures, standards and process specifications to comply with manufacturer and vendor Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives and other FAA requirements
- Determine corrective actions or required investigations when trends indicate a deviation of engine parameters
- Investigate and submit recommended troubleshooting actions to Maintenance and Quality Control
- Support additional responsibilities as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
- Previous powerplant engineering experience within the aviation industry, with an emphasis on commercial airline support
- Knowledge and understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturer and Type Certificate Holder technical manuals
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for up to 10 hours per day
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, at an intermediate level or higher
- Able and willing to travel as required
- High performer with a focus on both quality and quantity
- Willingness to comply with Non-Disclosure Agreements and confidentiality policies
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with LEAP-1A, V2500 and/or PW1000G aircraft engines
- Experience with Honeywell 131-9 APUs
- FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant licenses
- Hands-on engine maintenance experience is a plus
- Highly developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Experience using data management applications
- Experience using TRAX, AMOS, Microsoft SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive is highly preferred
About STS Engineering Solutions
STS Engineering Solutions provides aerospace engineering support backed by more than 200 years of combined industry experience. Our team augments aircraft operations with multi-disciplined experts and immediate access to FAA / DER services.
As part of STS Aviation Group, STS Engineering Solutions delivers practical engineering support for operators, maintainers and aviation partners that require responsive technical expertise.
Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Apply Now
If you have aircraft powerplant engineering experience and are ready to support commercial airline maintenance operations in a remote, on-call contract role, apply today with STS Engineering Solutions.
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