PSA Airlines

Director of Engineering

PSA Airlines$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
  • 8+ years of experience in Part 121 Technical Operations or Engineering, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and airline maintenance programs.
  • Significant experience working across organizational boundaries and in an organized labor environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to make complex technical decisions.
  • Fluent in English, able to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and management for Engineering Support Services.
  • Oversee GCC functions to ensure high-quality engineering outcomes.
  • Ensure integrity and control of aircraft configuration data.
  • Direct the company’s Reliability and Performance Monitoring Program.
  • Ensure compliance with CASS and FAA standards for engineering practices.
  • Develop and execute engineering strategies to optimize fleet performance.
  • Serve as the primary engineering liaison with OEMs and regulatory bodies.

Benefits

  • Supervisory role with direct impact on engineering functions.
  • Opportunity to drive technical decisions affecting fleet safety and compliance.
  • Engagement with both internal teams and external stakeholders like OEMs and regulatory agencies.
  • Potential for significant involvement in fleet performance and operational strategies.
  • Work within a structured and established airline environment.
Full Job Description
Overview

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Responsibilities Position SummaryProvides strategic leadership and technical oversight for all engineering functions supporting PSA Airlines’ fleet. Ensures the highest levels of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability through effective management of reliability programs, engineering standards, and airworthiness processes. Serves as the airline’s technical authority, leading cross-functional efforts to resolve complex engineering challenges, optimize fleet performance, and support safe and efficient operations. Partners closely with internal stakeholders, OEMs, and regulatory agencies to drive continuous improvement, maintain compliance with FAA requirements, and implement engineering strategies that enhance reliability, performance, and cost effectiveness across the operation. Job Responsibilities
  • Provides overall direction and administration of Engineering Support Services.
  • Leads and oversees GCC functions, including offshore/shared service teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality engineering data, technical documentation, and analytical support.
  • Ensures integrity and control of aircraft configuration data, including oversight of configuration management processes, effectivity, and system accuracy across engineering and maintenance systems.
  • Oversees development, approval, and continuous improvement of engineering technical documentation, including maintenance manuals, engineering orders, work cards, and technical communications.
  • Directs the Company’s Reliability and Performance Monitoring Program, including analysis of fleet trends, root cause identification, and development of corrective actions to improve aircraft performance and dispatch reliability.
  • Oversees compliance with CASS (Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System) requirements and ensures alignment with FAA standards.
  • Provides oversight and optimization of the Company’s Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) in coordination with Maintenance and Quality organization.
  • Ensures the Engineering organization maintains compliance with the Engineering Procedures Manual (EPM), General Maintenance Manual (GMM), and all applicable CFR requirements, and drives updates as necessary.
  • Leads cross-functional coordination with Maintenance, Maintenance Control, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Flight Operations to ensure effective technical support and safe aircraft operations.
  • Develops and executes engineering strategies to improve fleet performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across all aircraft systems.
  • Identifies and prioritizes engineering initiatives that balance safety, operational reliability, and cost effectiveness.
  • Provides engineering oversight for aircraft modifications, repairs, and configuration control, ensuring technical integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Leads evaluation and implementation of Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and engineering changes impacting the fleet.
  • Serves as the Company’s technical authority for engineering standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Reviews, approves, and ensures accuracy of all engineering documents, repairs, and modifications, ensuring proper approval basis and regulatory compliance.
  • Prepare informational documents for departments of the airline for entry into service of new aircraft types and aid in the entry into service of new aircraft types.
  • Serves as the primary engineering representative with OEMs, industry working groups, and regulatory bodies, influencing technical decisions and driving improvements in fleet performance.
  • Coordinate the Basic Operating Weight procedures with the Directors of Inflight Services, Maintenance, Operations, Operations Control Center, and Quality.
  • Manage assigned budgetary responsibility.
  • Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Specifics QualificationsRequired
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
  • 8+ years of experience in Part 121 Technical Operations or Engineering, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Knowledge of applicable FAA regulations (14 CFR Parts 21, 25, 43, 91, 121) and airline maintenance and engineering programs.
  • Extensive experience working across organizational boundaries.
  • Extensive experience operating in an organized labor environment.
  • Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to make complex technical decisions impacting safety, compliance, and operational performance
  • Ability to speak/read/write in English.
  • If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
  • Experience with commercial airline operations.
  • Experience with Bombardier CRJ aircraft or similar.
Additional Information

Supervisory Responsibility: This is a supervisory position.

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Vice President of Technical Services.

Authorities: None

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

About PSA Airlines

PSA Airlines is a regional airline that operates flights under the American Eagle brand. The airline was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Vandalia, Ohio. PSA Airlines operates a fleet of regional jets and turboprops, and serves destinations throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The airline is a subsidiary of American Airlines Group, and is a member of the oneworld alliance. PSA Airlines has a strong safety record, and has received numerous awards for its safety and operational performance.
Learn more about PSA Airlines
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1983

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