Manager Structures Engineering

Position Summary

The Manager Structures Engineering reports to the Senior Manager Fleet Engineering and responsible for providing leadership, engineering support, administrative and oversight of the Structures Engineering department in addition to their engineering duties.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review and action Airworthiness Directives (AD) and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Review and disposition Technical Directives (Service Bulletins, Service Letters, All Operator Letters, etc.) in accordance with the JetBlue Technical Directive and Evaluation Procedures
• Responsible for the understanding, periodic reviewing, implementing , updating and currency of the Structures Engineering portion of the Maintenance Program
• Develop technical data required for modifications/repairs of aircraft structures and related components. Obtains regulatory approval for modifications/repairs performed on JetBlue aircraft structures and components
• Provide engineering support as required including root cause analysis and corrective action for the disposition of discrepant conditions affecting aircraft and/or components so as to restore its serviceable status
• Initiate the action required to ensure that source documents affected by engineering actions are updated to reflect current data, configuration and accuracy
• Develop customized procedures and special criteria for repairs, modifications, inspections, servicing and other maintenance actions, which are not adequately addressed in existing manuals
• Prepare and/or approve engineering documents such as Engineering Orders (EO) and Engineering Authorizations (EA) to provide technical dispositions for repairs, modifications, inspection or other maintenance actions, which provide benefits in accordance with airline/departmental objectives.
• Evaluate new methods, materials and equipment, which may provide cost benefits and takes action to incorporate justified changes.
• Establish build specifications for aircraft structural components.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and regulatory authorities as required and ensure engineering dispositions are properly substantiated in accordance with regulations and company manuals.
• Define and assign daily workload to qualified Engineers, supporting both line operations and heavy maintenance
• Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support the engagement, growth, goal achievement
• Interact with all applicable internal stakeholders:
• Assist the Senior Manager Fleet Engineering in formulating the annual department budget
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous related work experience
• Five (5) years relevant aerospace engineering experience.
• Familiar with Federal Aviation Regulations governing aircraft certification
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AI tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Must be able to provide on-call off-hours support to Technical Operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Able to communicate technical issues in an assertive and tactful manner
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player
• Ability to take initiative and make sound judgments
• Ability to manage and coordinate aircraft modifications
• Ability to prioritize and track daily activities to ensure timely task completion
• Ability to prepare and present concise written, verbal reports and presentations
• Available for occasional overnight travel (20%) 
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship 

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline
• Ten (10) years relevant aerospace engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) processes and procedures, Aging Aircraft programs, Corrosion Prevention & Control Programs (CPCP).
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 21, 25, 43 and 121, regulations, processes and procedures
• Experience with Airbus A320/321 & A220 Aircraft Structures including metallic and composite structures repair development. 
• Understanding of FAA DER and ODA approvals

Crewmember Expectations: 

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Must fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue’s Safety Management System
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
• Uphold JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities 
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment
• Ear plugs and safety goggles for on-site support

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment
• Hangar Environment 

Physical Effort: 

• Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.  (Light)

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is between $114,000.00 and $170,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.