PMA Project Engineer

Who we are:
AerSale® is a global leader and market innovator specializing in aviation products and services to meet the growing demand for aftermarket support in global passenger, cargo, and government segments. Featuring complete aircraft nose-to-tail, value-added offerings, including Aircraft & Component Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services (MRO), Aircraft & Engine Sales and Leasing, Used Serviceable Material (USM) Sales and Parts Exchange, Flight Equipment Asset Management Services, Internally developed aircraft and component modifications (engineered solutions) designed to enhance aircraft performance and operating economics (e.g. AerSale®, AerTrak® and AerAware). 
For more information, visit us at www.aersale.com.

What we Offer:
• Medical Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Education Reimbursement (related field)
• Employee Referral Program and Recognition Program
• Paid Holidays and 15 Paid Time-Off Days annually

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads the development and enforcement of standardized engineering practices, processes, tools, templates, and methods for test and computation PMA product development.

• Moves opportunities efficiently and effectively through the PMA product development funnel.

• Works with the commercial team on customer engagement, both internally and externally, to identify and source opportunities for PMA product development.

• Leads members of PMA integrated product team on executing to plan.

• Supports recruiting and retention of world class engineering talent.

• Provide oversight/leadership of design reviews from project initiation to product launch to post-launch support.

• Partners with business unit leader to shape organizational design, culture, processes, and strategy.

• Responsible for cost and schedule reporting, work package construction, budget allocation and control for PMA projects.

• Supports the strategic planning process.

• Support continuous improvement, project management, and quality improvement efforts.

• Identify, investigate, and implement new technology and tools to address business goals and lead implementation of appropriate solutions.

• May support projects for other certification types (e.g., STC, OPP, etc.) on an as-needed basis.

• May have direct reports.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and 7+ years of Aerospace Engineering experience or an Advanced Degree from a related field and 5+ years of Aerospace Engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible test and computation PMA product development experience.

• Experience leading test and computation PMA projects from feasibility through to post approval customer adoption activities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Expert understanding of the FAA orders and advisory circulars related to test and computation PMA development and certification.

• Expert understanding of the PMA product development lifecycle and best practices for managing scope, budget, and schedule requirements.

• Familiarity with and exposure to industry working groups that support the test and computation PMA sector.

• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, business acumen, innovation, collaboration, written and verbal communication, presentation, analytical thinking, customer focus, and attention to detail.

• Creative problem solver, able to coach others to solve problems independently and in group settings.

• Adapts well to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Work experience in a research and development environment.

• Prior experience in establishing engineering technical and business processes in an aerospace environment.

• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.

• Knowledge and effective practice of aerospace quality practices such as ISO9001 and/or AS9100.

• Working knowledge of quality and process improvement tools such as Six Sigma and LEAN.

• Skilled in using Microsoft Office suite, MS Project, Vault/Fusion360, Teams, etc.

• Experienced negotiator with the ability to manage conflict and negotiate to resolution.

• Must be able to learn company systems.

• Occasional travel to customers and industry events may be required.

• Hours may vary due to organizational need.

Physical Requirements:

•       Normal amount of sitting, there may be some walking, bending, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting and crawling associated with on-site inspections

•       On an occasional basis, may be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

•       Some work may be performed in industrial settings

If you would like to see your career take flight, apply today!

Aersale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. As a Government Contractor Aersale takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to disability or veteran status. If you are an Individual with Disability and require any assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at:  [email protected].