JOB TITLE: Senior Director of Powerplant

LOCATION: Erlanger, KY

SALARY: $145,000 - $196,000 per year

***MUST BE US PERSONS***

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a US person as noted in the Job description?

• Do you meet the job's educational and experience requirements?

• Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?

Details:

• Direct Hire

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Health savings and FSA

• 401k match of 50% of your contribution

• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time

• Adoption assistance program

• Standby travel benefits

• Bonus: 21.5% target, dependent on company performance

• Compensation: Base + bonus + equity package

• Relocation Support: Available

• Flexibility: Occasional calls/work with other time zones and weekends

Summary:

• Oversees engine, APU, thrust reverser, and nacelle programs to ensure safety, airworthiness, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Managing technical support, performance, and financial reviews of powerplant systems while maximizing their operational efficiency.

• Forecast, coordinate, and manage scheduled/unscheduled removals of engines, APUs, and thrust reversers.

• Maintain spares, tooling, and inventory for engine changes.

• Lead shop visits, develop technical bid specs, and oversee work scopes.

• Monitor financial planning, budgeting, and variance reporting for all events.

• Develop reliability improvement programs, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.

• Manage customer performance and financial agreements for powerplant systems.

• Collaborate with internal teams, manufacturers, MROs, and regulatory bodies.

• Support integration of new and previously operated aircraft and powerplants.

• Ensure technical documentation accuracy and compliance with FARs, ADs, SBs, etc.

• Establish repair/build specs to enhance dispatch reliability.

• Provide 24/7 technical assistance and manage the Engine Condition Monitoring Program.

Required Skills:

• 15+ years in Aircraft Powerplant Engineering.

• 10 12 years in applied engineering (preferred).

• Senior-level engineering/aviation maintenance management.

• Expertise in large powerplant systems, cost-effective solutions, and financial analysis.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.

• Familiarity with aircraft engine/APU systems and components.

• Exceptional multitasking and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work with manufacturers, regulatory agencies, and cross-functional teams.

*ITAR Definition

Under 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft

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