Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.”
As the Director of Engineering, you will lead and oversee the Engineering department of Breeze’s Technical Operations team, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and innovation in maintenance and engineering. This role is integral to maintaining the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our fleet. You will guide teams in areas such as avionics, structures, systems, fleet reliability, maintenance programs, interiors, configuration control, and powerplant engineering while furthering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Here's what you'll do- Provide strategic direction for the Engineering department, ensuring alignment with FAA Part 121 regulations and company objectives
- Oversee the management of avionics, structures, systems, fleet reliability, interiors, powerplant engineering, maintenance programs, and configuration control functions
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Flight Operations teams to maintain fleet airworthiness and operational integrity
- Develop, implement, and monitor maintenance programs to ensure they meet safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness standards
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies regarding engineering and maintenance program compliance
- Evaluate and improve cabin and interior systems to maintain a superior guest experience
- Achieve performance goals/metrics and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence
- Manage engineering projects end‑to‑end, including planning, resource allocation, timelines, and deliverables.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, design improvements, and operational efficiency.
- Develop and manage engineering budgets, including staffing, tooling, testing, and project costs.
- Hire, train, and develop engineering staff; set performance expectations and conduct evaluations.
- Create functional strategies, objectives, and long‑term engineering roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.
- Present engineering data, project updates, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and/or equivalent working experience
- 20+ years of experience in aircraft engineering
- 15+ years of leadership experience in aircraft engineering
- Expert knowledge of FAA Part 121 regulations, airworthiness directives, and technical reporting for modifications and repairs
- Proven experience overseeing engineering disciplines such as avionics, systems, powerplant, interiors, and maintenance programs
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other technical software tools
- Experience with fleet management systems, reliability analysis, and data analytics
- Background in cost-saving and efficiency initiatives within an airline environment
- Resource planning experience and building KPI’s & Metrics for the team
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience with Trax (M&E) control systems
- Airline leadership experience leading teams in cross functional projects
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant License with no history of infractions
- Familiarity with Airbus A220 and Embraer 190/195 aircraft systems and operations
- Strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams and complex engineering initiatives
- Expertise in time-controlled parts, reliability programs, and regulatory frameworks (FARs, STCs, SBs, and ADs)
- Collaborative leader skilled at building relationships across all levels of an organization
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making
- Passion for aviation and dedication to safety, reliability, and excellence
- Strategic thinker with the ability to align departmental goals with organizational objectives
- Health, Vision and Dental
- Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
- 401K with Breeze Employee Match
- PTO
- Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!
Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent working experience
- 20+ years of experience in aircraft engineering
- 15+ years of leadership experience in aircraft engineering
- Expert knowledge of FAA Part 121 regulations
- Proven experience overseeing engineering disciplines such as avionics, systems, powerplant, interiors, and maintenance programs
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other technical software tools
- Experience with fleet management systems, reliability analysis, and data analytics
- Background in cost-saving and efficiency initiatives within an airline environment
- Resource planning experience and building KPI's & Metrics for the team
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience with Trax (M&E) control systems
- Airline leadership experience leading teams in cross functional projects
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant License
- Familiarity with Airbus A220 and Embraer 190/195 aircraft systems and operations
Breeze Airways Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Breeze Airways and has not been reviewed or approved by Breeze Airways.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans plus life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as available through a 401(k) with a company match, and an HSA option with a company match is also described.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Travel privileges and other lifestyle-oriented perks are highlighted, including free flights on the airline, access to ZED travel on other airlines, and pet insurance in the benefits mix.
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