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Job Summary Position is responsible for performing all Hermann Life Flight helicopter maintenance ... Communicates aircraft mechanical status to pilots, aircraft engineers, and manufacturers ...

Job Summary Position is responsible for performing all Hermann Life Flight helicopter maintenance ... Communicates aircraft mechanical status to pilots, aircraft engineers, and manufacturers ...

AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Eastland, TX ยท On-site +1

$88K - $97K/yr

Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification ... Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial CertificateRotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating High school ...

AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Rayville, LA ยท On-site +1

$88K - $97K/yr

Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification ... Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial CertificateRotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating High school ...

AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Watson, IL ยท On-site +1

$88K - $97K/yr

Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification ... Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial CertificateRotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating High school ...

AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Watson, IL ยท On-site +1

$88K - $97K/yr

Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification ... Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating High school ...

AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

De Queen, AR ยท On-site +1

$88K - $97K/yr

Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification ... Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial CertificateRotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating High school ...

AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Harrisburg, IL ยท On-site +1

$88K - $97K/yr

Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification ... Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial CertificateRotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating High school ...

AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Athens, AL ยท On-site

$87K - $95K/yr

Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification ... Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating High school ...

AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Memphis, TN ยท On-site

$87K - $95K/yr

Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification ... Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating High school ...

AEL Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Chattanooga, TN ยท On-site

$87K - $95K/yr

Discrepancies noted during the pre-flight will be noted in the engineering log with a notification ... Rotorcraft-Helicopter Commercial Certificate Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument Rating High school ...

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How much do helicopter engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for helicopter engineer in the United States is $82,943.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $107,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a helicopter engineer?

A Helicopter Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and inspection of helicopters to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. They diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, perform routine servicing, and comply with aviation regulations. Helicopter Engineers often specialize in airframes, engines, or avionics, working in military, commercial, or private aviation sectors. Their role is crucial for flight safety, requiring technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a helicopter engineer?

As a Helicopter Engineer, your day typically includes performing scheduled maintenance checks, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical or avionics issues, and documenting all work according to aviation regulations. You may also collaborate with pilots and other engineers to assess aircraft performance, address technical concerns, and participate in safety briefings. Working conditions can vary from hangars to airfields, and attention to safety and regulatory compliance is always paramount. This hands-on, detail-oriented role is essential to keeping helicopters operational and minimizing downtime.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a helicopter engineer?

To thrive as a Helicopter Engineer, you need a solid grounding in aerospace engineering principles, mechanical systems, and typically a relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification. Familiarity with CAD software, maintenance management systems, and certifications such as FAA Part 147 or EASA Part 66 is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication abilities set outstanding engineers apart. These skills are vital for ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of helicopter operations and maintenance.

How much does a helicopter engineer make?

Helicopter engineers typically earn between $60,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and location. Senior technicians or those working for large aerospace companies may earn higher salaries, and the job often requires specialized skills in aircraft maintenance and repair.
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Infographic showing various Helicopter Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,943 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

T56 / Helo Component Designer Engineer

Rolls Royce

Indianapolis, IN โ€ข On-site, Remote

$78K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Title: T56 / Helo Component Designer Engineer

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You'll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it's your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world's most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary:

The Component Design Engineer is part of the Mature Programs Engineering Team providing design changes to both the T56 and Helicopter Programs.

The Component Design Engineer shall create engineering solutions that satisfy functional and physical requirements symptomatic of Product System and Sub-System level environments. Crucially, the engineered solutions must exhibit robustness for manufacturing capability.

The Component Design Engineer is responsible for the on-time delivery and quality of component design definition artefacts i.e. documents, models, definitions that meet system level and sub-system requirements. The Component Design Engineer will participate within an IPT described by Product Lifecycle System (PLS) and operate in accordance with applicable Rolls-Royce Management System (RRMS) policies and processes.

The Component Design Engineer is responsible for sub-system integration of the technical activities for their design solutions and enabling lifecycle profitability through the Supply Chain Design.

What you will be doing:

  • Owning component design changes through the required design gates by offering solutions to mitigate safety risks, clarify design requirements, or unlock producibility to make our factories flow.
  • Collaborate with a variety of other business units and systems groups, such as Performance, Thermals, Air Systems, Materials, Dynamics and Component Stress, Verification & Validation to justify your projects.
  • Solve complex and ambiguous problems
  • Build engineering justification for disposition of non-conformances to be captured in DEV AEMs
  • Identify and support improvement opportunities to reduce MRB and improve producibility of Helo and T56 parts

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 1+ years of experience in Aerospace, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering OR;
  • A Masters degree in Engineering OR;
  • PhD in Engineering
  • In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements:

  • Possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a high pressure and fast paced environment
  • Experience with the Rolls-Royce Indianapolis MRB Web App and general MRB processes
  • Technical writing ability / experience
  • FEA experience in ANSYS
  • Design experience from multiple component areas (i.e. rotating wheels, structures, compressor vanes, etc.)

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It's a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you're driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

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Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date

27 Aug 2026; 00:08
Pay Range
Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$78,918 - $128,242-Annually

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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