The On-Wing Support Lead Powerplant Engineer is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of site engineering standards and technical excellence. This includes ownership of technical vetting, router management, and implementation of advance technologies and new processes. The position plays a key role in defining and executing workscoping strategies, supporting development of new capabilities and managing special projects arising from continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen, action workouts and strategic business opportunities.The role supports business growth by identifying opportunities to expand continued time engine maintenance and enhances technical service quality through proactive management of inquiries, investigations, and regulatory audits. It provides strong leadership to the engineering organization, driving a high-performance culture through coaching, talent development, and pipeline management. The role also develops and leads operational readiness and technical compliance.Applicants will be familiar with quick-turn aircraft engine maintenance, repair and field services, operations of a PART-145 Repair Station.Job Description
About GE Aerospace
Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight! At GE Aerospace, we foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment where every team member is valued and respected. Our culture is built on the principles of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), with safety always being the most critical. We encourage continuous learning and professional growth, providing opportunities for training and development.
- Accountable for site engineering standard.
- Accountable for technical vetting and router management.
- Accountable for the implementation/set up on advanced technologies.
- Accountable for new process implementation (NPI).
- Responsible for workscoping process and new capability.
- Implements Special Projects derived from kaizen, action workouts and business opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to expand continued time engine maintenance
- Provides people leadership to engineering organization on site.
- Provides coaching for talent pipeline.
- Manage technical inquiries and response quality.
- Manages quality investigations and regulatory audits.
- Develop and lead pre-induction workscope Review.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a minimum high school diploma with at least 6 years of related experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with engine maintenance, trouble shooting, and assembly
- Availability to work flexible shift patterns as required, including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability and willingness to support calls during off-hours when emergency situations arise
Preferred Qualifications
- Approaches work with a “can-do” attitude and a sense of commitment to both the team and customer objectives.
- Possess a desire to learn and grow with technology advancements and new engine models
- Features strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including problem-solving ability
- Holds previous LEAP, GE90, CFM, CF6, CF34, and GENX experience and international field experience. This knowledge to include Line maintenance, engine changes, module removal & installation, and/or LRU removals and installations.
- Proven leadership experience leading initiatives of moderate scope and impact
- Demonstrated quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute.
At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
