FedEx

Propulsion Program Leader

FedEx$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in propulsion fleet, program, or project management.
  • Experience in financial, operational, or lifecycle cost analysis related to fleet decisions.
  • Proven leadership skills in cross-functional program management focusing on reliability and cost control.
  • Active A&P License required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Engine fleet teams in conducting analyses for maintenance and overhaul strategies.
  • Develop business cases with financial modeling to assess lifecycle costs and asset utilization.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for assigned propulsion fleets, managing program execution.
  • Monitor propulsion maintenance and repair performance to meet regulatory and operational standards.
  • Conduct performance reviews with internal and external stakeholders to enhance reliability and reduce costs.
  • Negotiate contracts to secure favorable service levels and terms.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and root-cause investigations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • Retirement savings options with company match.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay.
  • Employee discounts and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Drives overall best value-cost, reliability, asset availability, and lifecycle performance-for assigned propulsion fleet(s) by leveraging operational demand, financial analysis, technical expertise, and industry intelligence. Leads cross-functional teams and serves as the primary point of contact for propulsion program execution, supplier and shop performance, and strategic propulsion system initiatives to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the FedEx airline fleet.

Essential Functions
  • Lead an Engine fleet Team that conducts financial, operational, and technical analysis on propulsion system maintenance, overhaul, and modification activities to recommend optimal fleet and program strategies.
  • Develop and evaluate business cases using financial modeling to assess lifecycle cost, reliability, and asset utilization impacts.
  • Serve as the primary interface for assigned propulsion fleet(s), providing program leadership and coordination across all management levels.
  • Monitor and manage propulsion maintenance, overhaul, and repair performance to contractual, regulatory, and operational commitments.
  • Lead regular program and performance reviews with internal stakeholders and external repair providers to drive cost reduction, reliability improvement, and schedule adherence.
  • Provide commercial and technical input to propulsion-related agreements, maintenance programs, and service execution to ensure competitive and operationally sound outcomes.
  • Lead negotiation of contracts and agreements, ensuring competitive terms for cost, lead time, service levels, and quality.
  • Oversee execution of propulsion maintenance and support programs, ensuring compliance with airworthiness, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead cross-functional teams (Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, Quality/Airworthiness, Finance, Materiel, and others) to drive propulsion performance, availability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, root-cause investigations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Provide propulsion market and industry intelligence-including MRO capacity, material constraints, regulatory changes, and technology trends-to influence fleet strategy and decision-making.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Airline/Aviation Management, Engineering, Finance, or other quantitative discipline.

Minimum Experience

Seven (7) years professional, exempt experience that includes:
  • Propulsion fleet, program, or project management.
  • Financial, operational, or lifecycle cost analysis supporting maintenance or fleet decisions.
  • Cross-functional program leadership with emphasis on reliability improvement, cost control, and operational performance.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong working knowledge of propulsion systems, maintenance programs, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proven ability to analyze financial, operational, and reliability data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
  • Competence in program and project management, including performance tracking and risk mitigation.
  • Proficiency with business software and analytics tools (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and related reporting systems).
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills for effective cross-functional and supplier engagement.
  • Ability to apply industry and market knowledge to propulsion maintenance and support strategies.


Required Qualifications
  • Active A&P License.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong airline propulsion fleet or engine MRO program management experience.


Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Additional Details: To be eligible for consideration, UPLOAD a copy of your resume. This posting will close at 5PM CT August 24th. The desired location for this position is Memphis; TN. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week

Pay Transparency:
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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