Heavy Check Engineer

Overview

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Responsibilities Position SummaryThe Heavy Check Engineer plans, coordinates, and provides engineering oversight for scheduled heavy maintenance events across PSA Airlines' fleet. Serves as the primary engineering liaison between PSA, Maintenance Repair Organizations (MROs), and internal stakeholders, ensuring inspections, repairs, and modifications are completed safely and in compliance with FAA and manufacturer requirements. Evaluates complex maintenance findings, develops engineering repair solutions, and supports troubleshooting and corrective actions throughout the heavy maintenance process. Drives aircraft reliability and return-to-service objectives through technical problem-solving, process improvement, and regulatory compliance. Job Responsibilities

• Oversight of the Heavy Maintenance work packages and repairs assigned to the aircraft.
• Evaluate unexpected findings during heavy check to support the creation of technical documents and coordinate approved engineering repairs.
• Providing engineering support for troubleshooting complex technical issues, collaborating with MROs to repair issues, and reviewing logbooks.
• Create and implement scheduled aircraft modifications, repairs, and structural upgrades (e.g., cabin reconfiguration, avionics updates).
• Maintaining, reviewing, and updating accurate engineering records based on scheduled maintenance activities.
• Acts as the primary bridge between the airline operator, management, and the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MROs).
• Create / Disposition all SDIRs/DTA's post Engineering review.
• Ensure all maintenance modifications comply strictly with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Original Manufacturer (OEM) guidelines.
• Continually review, author, and refine internal engineering processes, technical specifications, and maintenance workflows to minimize aircraft downtime.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business requirements.
• 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 Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in aviation, aircraft maintenance, or a related technical environment.
• Proven experience in aircraft maintenance with a working knowledge scheduled checks.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance programs, inspections, and repair processes.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and airworthiness requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office programs.
• Display effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• If hired, must be able to obtain a valid passport.
• 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

• Advanced degree in an engineering field or a closely related discipline.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering.
• Knowledge of CRJ Maintenance.
• Experience supporting heavy maintenance checks.
• Experience working with MRO providers.

Additional Information

Supervisory Responsibility: This is not a supervisory position.

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Director of Engineering.

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. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.