Sr. Director, Powerplant

$145,000 - $196,000/Yr

Atlas Air - Covington, KY

Full-time - Senior

Covington, KY

Air Transportation

About the position

The Senior Director of Powerplant is responsible for overseeing all engine, APU, thrust reverser, and nacelle programs for Atlas Air, Southern Air, and Polar Air. This role ensures the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of aircraft systems while managing performance and financial reviews to meet customer expectations. The position involves coordinating scheduled and unscheduled removals, leading shop visits, and developing reliability improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Forecast all Engines, APU, & Thrust Reverser scheduled removals
• Coordinate all scheduled and unscheduled engine, APU, and Thrust Reverser removals
• Maintain spare engine / APU / thrust reverser for all fleet types
• Lead, plan, & coordinate all engine, APU, thrust reverser shop visits
• Provide financial forecasts for all engine/APU/thrust reverser events
• Responsible for the development of Powerplant related Reliability Improvement programs
• Work with both internal and external customers on engine / APU / thrust reverser performance and financial agreements
• Direct all Powerplant Soft-Time Projects and coordinate activities with Tech Ops departments
• Direct all 777, 747, 767, 737 Fleet Team activities as they relate to engines / APU / thrust reversers
• Oversee the updates of technical source documents as applicable to ensure accuracy
• Support integration of new and previously operated aircraft and Powerplants
• Liaise with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, MRO facilities, and regulatory personnel
• Review work of consultant, contract, and MRO Powerplant representatives
• Evaluate the incorporation of Federal Aviation Regulations and other notifications of in-service issues
• Develop product improvement modifications as dictated by Reliability indicators
• Work with original equipment manufacturers on emerging issues
• Establish component repair and build specifications
• Provide technical/operational support to Technical Operations, Ground Operations, Flight Operations, and other personnel
• Ensure the administration of the Engine Condition Monitoring Program is optimized
• Coordinate with Powerplant Program Managers to provide 24/7 technical support
• Review Powerplant portion of the Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Program.

Requirements

• S. Engineering/Aviation Maintenance management or equivalent experience
• 15+ years Aircraft Powerplant Engineering
• 10-12 years in applied engineering setting, preferred
• Familiarity with aircraft engine and APU systems and components
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of large powerplant systems and components design
• Ability to identify cost effective solutions
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interface with manufacturers and regulatory agencies
• Financial analysis skills required
• Strong ability to handle multiple challenges at once
• Comfortable and skilled in communicating and presenting to executive leadership

Benefits

• Salary Range: $145,000 - $196,000
• Equal Opportunity Employer policies