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Engineer Powerplant

JetBlue Airways

Develop powerplant modifications, repairs and reliability solutions that support the safety and operational performance of JetBlue aircraft.

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Location

Long Island City or Orlando, New York or Florida, United States

Work mode

On-site

Employment

Full-time

Experience

Mid Level

Visa support

No Visa Sponsorship

Salary

$72,000 – $1,18,400 per year

Official annual base-pay range. JetBlue’s total package may include healthcare, retirement, stock-purchase, insurance and travel benefits.

Opportunity

Job Description

The Powerplant Engineer develops and implements aircraft modifications, repairs and technical solutions. The role evaluates components, regulatory requirements and operational data to improve airworthiness, reliability and cost performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop diagnostics and monitoring strategies for aircraft reliability.
• Review service bulletins, technical letters and OEM documentation.
• Prepare engineering authorizations and compliance documentation.
• Analyze component failures and recommend corrective action.
• Design and test solutions for aircraft systems.
• Perform engineering calculations and regulatory substantiation.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and operational support.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or another technical discipline.
• At least three years of aviation-sector experience, subject to JetBlue’s stated experience substitutions.
• Knowledge of aircraft structures, avionics, systems or powerplants.
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Proficiency using Python, Excel or SQL for analysis.
• Ability to obtain and retain a SIDA badge.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Required Skills

Aircraft powerplantsReliability analysisAircraft engineeringFederal Aviation RegulationsTechnical writing

Preferred Skills

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificateAirbus aircraft experiencePythonProject management

Application Instructions

Select “Apply now” on JetBlue’s official page, create or access your candidate profile and submit the application, résumé and relevant engineering or certification details. Reference requisition 58478.

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