CFM Engineer

FTAI Aviation
Cardiff
1 month ago
Applications closed

CFM Engineer

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom


ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective,

significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.


FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.


JOB OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for supporting the technical activities involved in the maintenance and operation of CFM jet engines. The primary responsibility will be to assist in the management of engines while they are being repaired. The role will require a dedicated and reliable individual with a base level of knowledge of jet engine operation and maintenance with opportunity to grow within the role and take on further responsibility as more experience is developed. The primary responsibility will be to assist in the management of engines in maintenance. The role is based in office 5 days a week.


Responsibilities:

·      Assist in the management of engines while they are being repaired

·      Assist with work-scoping including work instructions, configuration management, and deviation approvals

·      Monitor completion status of engines throughout the MRO network for accurate planning

·      Interact with customers, vendors and FTAI management to support technical inquiries

·      Ensure all FTAI modules and materials are maintained to strict KPIs and high-quality standards

·      On-wing troubleshooting to assist with lessee technical issues and keep engines flying

·      Respond promptly to technical inquiries from customers, shop personnel and FTAI management

·      Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to build working relationships with all colleagues

·      Willing to travel to external MRO’s to perform engine reviews and table inspections


Qualifications:

·      Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

·      Legally authorized to live and work in the UK

·      Experience in the aviation industry in an engineering or technical role

·      Prior CFM engine maintenance experience with an airline, maintenance repair organization (MRO), leasing company, or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is strongly preferred

·      Proven experience working with technical documentation including contracts, manuals, work-scopes, and specifications

·      Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic shop environment

·      Demonstrated ability to work effectively with complex details and high attention to detail.

·      Proficiency with MS Office Suite (particularly Excel and Word) and ability to quickly adapt to new tools

·      Superior analytical, quantitative and communication (both oral and written) skills in English

·      Must have strong drive and initiative with ability to balance multiple tasks

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