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About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 5,500 team members.

At PSA we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six Winning Behaviors - safe and caring, customer-centric and quality-focused, dependable and ethical, fact-based, focused and flexible, on-time, and cost-conscious - our team members are showing up every day for our customers and each other. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

ResponsibilitiesPosition SummaryProvides strategic leadership and technical oversight for all engineering functions supporting PSA Airlines' fleet. Ensures the highest levels of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability through effective management of reliability programs, engineering standards, and airworthiness processes. Serves as the airline's technical authority, leading cross-functional efforts to resolve complex engineering challenges, optimize fleet performance, and support safe and efficient operations. Partners closely with internal stakeholders, OEMs, and regulatory agencies to drive continuous improvement, maintain compliance with FAA requirements, and implement engineering strategies that enhance reliability, performance, and cost effectiveness across the operation.Job Responsibilities

• Provides overall direction and administration of Engineering Support Services.
• Leads and oversees GCC functions, including offshore/shared service teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality engineering data, technical documentation, and analytical support.
• Ensures integrity and control of aircraft configuration data, including oversight of configuration management processes, effectivity, and system accuracy across engineering and maintenance systems.
• Oversees development, approval, and continuous improvement of engineering technical documentation, including maintenance manuals, engineering orders, work cards, and technical communications.
• Directs the Company's Reliability and Performance Monitoring Program, including analysis of fleet trends, root cause identification, and development of corrective actions to improve aircraft performance and dispatch reliability.
• Oversees compliance with CASS (Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System) requirements and ensures alignment with FAA standards.
• Provides oversight and optimization of the Company's Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) in coordination with Maintenance and Quality organization.
• Ensures the Engineering organization maintains compliance with the Engineering Procedures Manual (EPM), General Maintenance Manual (GMM), and all applicable CFR requirements, and drives updates as necessary.
• Leads cross-functional coordination with Maintenance, Maintenance Control, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Flight Operations to ensure effective technical support and safe aircraft operations.
• Develops and executes engineering strategies to improve fleet performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across all aircraft systems.
• Identifies and prioritizes engineering initiatives that balance safety, operational reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Provides engineering oversight for aircraft modifications, repairs, and configuration control, ensuring technical integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Leads evaluation and implementation of Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and engineering changes impacting the fleet.
• Serves as the Company's technical authority for engineering standards, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews, approves, and ensures accuracy of all engineering documents, repairs, and modifications, ensuring proper approval basis and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare informational documents for departments of the airline for entry into service of new aircraft types and aid in the entry into service of new aircraft types.
• Serves as the primary engineering representative with OEMs, industry working groups, and regulatory bodies, influencing technical decisions and driving improvements in fleet performance.
• Coordinate the Basic Operating Weight procedures with the Directors of Inflight Services, Maintenance, Operations, Operations Control Center, and Quality.
• Manage assigned budgetary responsibility.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position SpecificsQualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• 8+ years of experience in Part 121 Technical Operations or Engineering, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of applicable FAA regulations (14 CFR Parts 21, 25, 43, 91, 121) and airline maintenance and engineering programs.
• Extensive experience working across organizational boundaries.
• Extensive experience operating in an organized labor environment.
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to make complex technical decisions impacting safety, compliance, and operational performance
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Experience with commercial airline operations.
• Experience with Bombardier CRJ aircraft or similar.

Additional Information

Supervisory Responsibility: This is a supervisory position.

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Vice President of Technical Services.

Authorities: None

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employment Type: FULL_TIME