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Kalitta Air, LLC

Performance Engineer

Ypsilanti, MI · On-site

Performance Engineer Department : Performance Engineering Reports To : Manager of Performance ... improves aircraft performance software, to include enroute and takeoff and landing performance ...

General Atomics

Aero Performance Engineer

Poway, CA · On-site

Support all phases of aircraft design, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design ... engineering design decisions. * Predict and validate aircraft performance by developing and ...

Aircraft Performance Group

iOS Developer

Argyle, TX · On-site

$49.25 - $68/hr

DFW Area Aircraft Performance Group Aircraft Performance Group, LLC (APG) is a flight operations performance engineering firm, established in 1999, that specializes in Runway Analysis, Weight and ...

Aircraft Performance Group

iOS Developer

Argyle, TX · On-site

$49.25 - $68/hr

DFW Area Aircraft Performance Group Aircraft Performance Group, LLC (APG) is a flight operations performance engineering firm, established in 1999, that specializes in Runway Analysis, Weight and ...

KRUSH Tech Inc

Aerodynamics Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

As a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer , you will lead the aerodynamic design, analysis, and ... You will be responsible for predicting and improving aircraft performance using computational fluid ...

KRUSH Tech Inc

Aerodynamics Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

As a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer , you will lead the aerodynamic design, analysis, and ... You will be responsible for predicting and improving aircraft performance using computational fluid ...

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How much do locum aircraft performance engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for locum aircraft performance engineer in the United States is $80,789.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $95,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Locum Aircraft Performance Engineer vs Aircraft Performance Engineer?

AspectLocum Aircraft Performance EngineerAircraft Performance Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires engineering degree and relevant certificationsSame as locum, with additional experience preferred
Work EnvironmentContract-based, often temporary roles at airlines or maintenance providersFull-time or permanent roles within airlines or aerospace companies
Employer & IndustryAirlines, maintenance organizations, aerospace contractorsAirlines, aerospace manufacturers, maintenance firms
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for temporary or freelance performance engineering rolesSeeking permanent or long-term performance engineering positions

The main difference between a Locum Aircraft Performance Engineer and an Aircraft Performance Engineer lies in employment type and duration. Locum roles are temporary, contract-based positions often filled to cover absences or peak periods, while Aircraft Performance Engineers in permanent roles provide ongoing support within organizations. Both roles require similar qualifications and work in comparable environments, but their employment arrangements differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Locum Aircraft Performance Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,789 per year, or $38.8 per hour.

Aircraft Performance Staff Engineer

General Electric Company

Evendale, OH • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Description SummaryAs an Aircraft Performance Engineer within the GE Aerospace Defense & Systems business, you will help engine designers to create competitive architectures by working at the intersection of aircraft design and engine design. By modeling both existing platforms and new platforms, you will become a strategic partner for our customers by ensuring that propulsion investment remains focused on providing transformational aircraft capability. Your work will directly influence product strategy, engine designs and sales campaigns. You will have opportunity to model rotorcraft, fixed-wing, subsonic, and supersonic aircraft across a wide range of mission capabilities.Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Aircraft Performance Engineer responsibilities include:

  • Define aircraft performance studies to assess mission capability of new aircraft and engine concepts
  • Create current and future aircraft models with GE / partner engines and competitor engines
  • Lead and execute mission analysis (fuel burn, payload, and range) studies for current and future aircraft with GE / partner engines and competitor engines
  • Provide key results / conclusions to engineering, engine product line, and marketing / sales peers & leadership
  • Support GE product strategy / design development through assessment of potential future aircraft/engine performance capability
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to shape strategy
  • Support GE / airframer engine technical requirements development (thrust, offtakes, constraints, etc...)
  • Support GE / partner engine design & optimization through aircraft/engine performance assessments
  • Provide aircraft / engine integration and optimization support
  • Interact effectively with airframer contacts regarding performance and integration
  • Participate on cross functional industry teams
  • Develop tools and processes to execute aircraft and integration analysis

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited University or College.
  • Atleast 5 years of experience in an aerospace or mechanical engineering position.
  • This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited University or College
  • Excited about the intersection of aircraft design and engine design
  • Interested in both rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft design
  • 5+ years of rotorcraft and/or fixed-wing aircraft design experience
  • Able to work collaboratively in both a dynamic team environment and independently
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, & influencing skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Superior networking skills
  • Current US security clearance
  • Experience with aircraft design and sizing, and with mission analysis in either fixed-wing or rotorcraft.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.


Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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