Performance Engineer

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Ypsilanti, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Transportation
The Role
Performance Engineers manage flight planning and aircraft performance software, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
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Job Title: Performance Engineer

Department: Performance Engineering

Reports To: Manager of Performance Engineering

Work Schedule: Full Time


Summary:

Performance Engineers are responsible for the daily tasks of the Performance Engineering Department. They work closely with the DO, Performance Engineering management, and other departments as necessary, to ensure the department operates safely, efficiently, and in conjunction with company policies and procedures.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Works as a liaison between Kalitta Air, its vendors, customers, and other strategic partners as required.

· Manages, updates, and improves flight planning software and associated procedures.

· Manages, updates, and improves aircraft performance software, to include enroute and takeoff and landing performance software.

· Manages, updates, and improves EFB programs, such as charting programs, electronic flight release programs, and electronic logbook.

· Manages and audits aircraft NavDB and TerrianDB.

· Completes other tasks and projects as directed by the DO.

· Coordinates with other departments to ensure best practices are utilized for the most efficient operation possible.

· Identifies and/or reacts to operational issues, and deploys corrective actions as required.


Education:

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree Preferred


Qualifications:

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills

· Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office)

· Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy and a positive attitude

· Must be able to work independently and to carry out duties to completion within parameters of instructions given

· Excellent organizational skills

· Five (5) years of 121 airline operations experience

· Three (3) years in a management or leadership position



Language/ Mathematical Skills:

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English


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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is primarily performed on premise, however, a hybrid or full remote schedule may be implemented at the discretion of the Senior Management Team if required.


Accommodations:

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call (734) 544-7010. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Skills Required

  • Five years of 121 airline operations experience
  • Three years in a management or leadership position
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office)
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Excellent organizational skills
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The Company
HQ: Ypsilanti, Michigan
1,840 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Air freight cargo transportation, worldwide movement of common cargo, oversized/overweight loads, mail and military support. Operates B-767-300F, B-777-200F, as well as B-747-400BCF and B-747-400ERF aircraft. The 121 airline is based in Ypsilanti MI (KYIP). Also features complete in house Heavy airframe MX as well as Jet engine repair and overhaul services via the 145 Class IV and III certificates located at the Oscoda MI (KOSC) MX base as well as in CVG. Also our Tire and Brake 145 MRO with various capabilities is located in Ypsilanti MI (KYIP). Join our Talent Network! https://bit.ly/3a57GLh

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