Senior Manager, Aircraft Systems

Senior Manager, Aircraft Systems

Job ID

2025-6842

# of Openings

Category

Engineering

City

Erlanger

State

KY

Company

Atlas Air, Inc

Employment Type (Portal Display)

Regular Full-Time

Overview

The Sr. Manger Aircraft Systems Engineering is responsible for the engineering data, instructions, documents, and technical support that economically ensures the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of Atlas Air aircraft within the following ATA chapter subjects : 21, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, and 57 . In addition, coordinate s engineering activities for a variety of Regulatory / Non-regulatory projects while meeting established corporate goals, objectives and policies.

Responsibilities

Prioritize Systems Engineering actions.

• Responsible for managing the activities of the Engineers in the Department to provide technical support for 747 / 767 / 737 / 777 Fleets.
• Responsible for managing the Liaison Engineering Support Team to supplement existing Systems Engineering AOG / 24 / 7 technical support team.
• Provide budgetary data on projects and issues as directed.
• Responsible for effectively managing all Heavy Maintenance & Conversion MROs - Major / Minor Repair Documentation.
• Issue instructions and documents to economically support operations and return aircraft to service in a safe, airworthy, and timely manner.
• Manage the activities of the Fleet Type SME's or the Manager Systems Engineering providing technical support for the existing 747 / 767 / 737 / 777 Fleets.
• Manage the Project Systems Team.
• Manage the FAR / AD / NPRM compliance of the existing 747 / 767 / 737 / 777 Fleets.
• Manage the review, analysis and responses of Fleet team Idea Exchange (FIX) for existing 747 / 767 / 737 / 777 Fleets.
• Chair / create and manage Working Groups.
• Develop and / or obtain approved data, acceptable data, and Alternate Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) for repairs, alterations, and modifications.
• Update technical source documents as applicable to insure accuracy.
• Support integration of new and previously operated aircraft. Analysis and determination of Major Repairs, AD's, STC's and the follow on actions prior to Aircraft induction to the fleet.
• Liaise with manufacturers; maintenance representatives, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities; outside engineering departments; regulatory personnel; and other outside agencies.
• Participate in industry working groups, industry steering committees, industry meetings, and conferences.
• Review work of consultant, contract, and MRO Powerplant Engineers.
• Evaluate Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters (SLs), and other notifications of in-service issues.
• Develop product improvement modifications as dictated by Reliability indicators.
• Manage development of component repair and build specifications to enhance dispatch reliability in accordance with budgetary and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the thorough analysis of various fleet technical issues as requested by internal customers and upper management.
• Manage the analysis on emerging fleet technical issues / in-service reliability impact events as related to Engineering Orders and Maintenance Programs Tasks.
• Manage and submit recommendations for continuous improvement with a focus on safety, reliability and cost control.
• Manage the development and refinement of standard analysis methods and processes that allow consistent outcomes and responsible recommendations to support company goals with regards to dispatch reliability and on time performance.
• Manage the development and refinement of standard analysis methods and processes for continuous improvement of aircraft component reliability.
• Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory guidance in regards to effective reliability programs and proactively propose and implement adjustments.
• Increase effectiveness - doing the right things
• Increase efficiency - doing the right things at the right time
• Reduce maintenance costs
• Achieve OTP Goals
• Increase availability
• Reduce maintenance check down time
• Increase Time Since Installed (TSI) average for components
• Work with original equipment manufacturers on emerging issues to help ensure safety and airworthiness, but also minimize the economic impact.
• Organize, develop and provide all necessary Systems Engineering documentation required to complete aircraft Structural modifications and repairs within the allocated time schedule and budget allowance.
• Provide technical support to Technical Operations, Ground Operations, Flight Operations, and other Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings personnel.
• Manage and implement the RAP (Repair Assessment Program)
• Develop, manage and implement programs to comply with new FARs on Repairs, Alterations, and Modifications and other Aging Aircraft Programs such as Widespread Fatigue Damage (WFD).
• Review maintenance programs, and initiate maintenance programs changes and changes to maintenance documents.
• Responsible for directing / manage the Corrosion Control Program (CPCP) for all fleet types : 747-400, 747-8, 767, 777 and 737.
• Report on the status of projects and issues as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Director Engineering & Maintenance Programs.

Major Job Accountabilities :

Management

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Other abilities :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Salary Range : $132,500 - $179,500

Financial offer within the stated range will be based on multiple factors to include but not limited to location, relevant experience / level and skillset.

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