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Job Description:

Job Grade: 20H

Last day to apply is 6/29/2026 at 11:59pm EST

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:00am - 5:30pm

Job Summary:

UPS Airlines is one of the largest international cargo airlines in the world servicing over 800 destinations worldwide.  We are a Customer First, People Led, Innovation Driven company. We offer opportunities for both Experienced and Entry Level Aircraft Engineers.  Candidates will work primarily in an office environment with opportunities to travel and offer worldwide engineering support.   UPS Aircraft Engineers regularly interface with Boeing, Airbus, major engine manufacturers (such as GE, Rolls Royce, and Pratt and Whitney), various component manufacturers, repair & overhaul facilities, and other outside agencies.

A Level 1 Powerplant Engineer develops and implements safety, reliability, and airworthiness policies, standards, and procedures for the UPS Air Fleet. The position requires experience with aircraft large commercial gas turbine engines, federal regulations, development of modifications/repairs, project planning and project management. Engineers ensure engineering practices and procedures comply with government aviation regulations, and develop cost-effective policies, standards, and recommendations that meet company aircraft specifications and cooperates with aircraft manufacturers to increase airframe and component dependability and reduce maintenance costs.

Responsibilities:

• Engine performance trending and troubleshooting recommendations.
• Evaluates engine vendor repair documents to ensure proper data is provided to authorize the repair.
• Works with non-Engineering support groups to evaluate aircraft maintenance or reliability issues.
• Works with engine and component manufactures to develop solutions to UPS fleet and engine repair issues.
• Prepares Engineering Orders to implement repairs or alterations to UPS aircraft, engines, or components.
• Prepares Engineering Orders to implement Airworthiness Directives.
• Prepares Engineering Reports to provide engineering analysis conclusions to support Engineering Projects.
• Prepares Engineering Substantiation Forms to document acceptable data for UPS developed minor repairs and alterations.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Ability to work different shifts, which can include nights and weekends when required. 
• Legally Authorized to permanently work in the United States on a full-time basis. 
• Will not require sponsorship in order to maintain employment visa status. 
• Must be proficient with the use of computers and Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic understanding of jet engine design, repair and overhaul.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and FAA Guidance.
• Prior Airline or Maintenance Repair Overhaul Facility experience.
• 3-5 years Aircraft Engineering experience.

Interpersonal Skills: 

• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work well with other team members.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude, be able to multi-task, and have a hands-on approach to projects.
• Must be able to clearly communicate complex technical issues in a concise manner both written and verbal. 
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize project workloads to meet deadlines.

Federal Aviation Administration required Drug Testing Information (FAA):

As part of the UPS pre-employment process for a safety sensitive position, a drug screen is required.  UPS Must receive a negative test result before you can be put into a safety sensitive position (14 CFR Part 120.107).

Please be advised that you will be tested in accordance with 14 CFR Part 120.109(a)(5) and 14 CFR 120 Subpart E to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates (including codeine, heroin-6AM, morphine), opioids-hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone & oxymorphone, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines/methamphetamines (including MDMA, MDA) or metabolites of these drugs.

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.