Aviation Powerplant Engineer

MTU Maintenance Fort Worth is part of the world’s largest independent jet engine MRO company based in Germany providing aftermarket and OEM-licensed engine maintenance services worldwide. As a part of MTU Aero Engines, with over 90 years of experience in the design, development, and production of jet engine components, modules, and engines; MTU Maintenance is a global network of over 7,000 employees with over 45 years of experience in the MRO market.   

MTU provides maintenance from targeted hospital visits to complete overhauls on over 30+ commercial aero engine and industrial gas turbine lines and has completed more than 27,000 shop visits for over 270 airline customers worldwide.  Within this Global network, MTU Maintenance Fort Worth provides hospital shop and on-site maintenance services.     

As a Powerplant Engineer, you are the technical lead of a multidisciplinary team responsible for supporting engine maintenance activities with your technical expertise and operational insight. You are the main driver for the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of engine shop visits, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

You serve as the interface between the customer, OEM, and operations, balancing the interests of all stakeholders to safeguard profitability and best-in-class turnaround times. Your commitment ensures that each engine shop visit is optimized for performance, cost-efficiency, and customer satisfaction—contributing directly to MTU Fort Worth’s success.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Take overall technical responsibility for aircraft engine during shop visit, including defining disassembly and repair scopes based on customer requirements, service life, OEM specifications, and MTU standards.
• Prepare and execute work scopes for individual engines or fleets, ensuring high-quality maintenance, optimized turnaround time (TAT), and cost efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (e.g., quality, logistics, account management, Engine Workscope Team) to ensure smooth execution of engine shop visits.
• Analyze engine and component conditions, assess performance impacts, and recommend actions balancing operational efficiency, cost, and lead time.
• Review and implement OEM modifications and procedures into MTU systems; liaise with OEMs for clarification and technical deviations.
• Support sales and account management in proposal development and contract negotiations.
• Conduct technical review meetings with customers, analyze fleet removal reasons, and advise on maintenance strategies and operational improvements.
• Promote innovation, cost-saving initiatives, and continuous improvement. Utilize data analysis to develop efficient maintenance strategies for customer fleets.

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or related field.
• A&P License or P License preferred.
• Experience with large engines in a shop environment.
• Strong systems understanding, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Cross-cultural competence and experience in collaboration with international partners Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to new processes and technologies.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD insurance are effective immediately
• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid LTD and Life / AD&D insurance
• 401k with employer matching up to 2% with an additional discretionary contribution to 1% provided from the employer
• Paid 2 weeks of Vacation, paid 10 days of PTO & Holidays
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Monthly $30 Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Passport and renewal compliance, and TSA reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

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