Lead negotiation of contracts and agreements, ensuring competitive terms for cost, lead time, service levels, and quality.
Oversee execution of propulsion maintenance and support programs, ensuring compliance with airworthiness, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Lead cross-functional teams (Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, Quality/Airworthiness, Finance, Materiel, and others) to drive propulsion performance, availability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, root-cause investigations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Provide propulsion market and industry intelligence—including MRO capacity, material constraints, regulatory changes, and technology trends—to influence fleet strategy and decision-making.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Airline/Aviation Management, Engineering, Finance, or other quantitative discipline.
Minimum Experience
Seven (7) years professional, exempt experience that includes
Propulsion fleet, program, or project management.
Financial, operational, or lifecycle cost analysis supporting maintenance or fleet decisions.
Cross-functional program leadership with emphasis on reliability improvement, cost control, and operational performance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong working knowledge of propulsion systems, maintenance programs, and regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to analyze financial, operational, and reliability data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
Competence in program and project management, including performance tracking and risk mitigation.
Proficiency with business software and analytics tools (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and related reporting systems).
Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills for effective cross-functional and supplier engagement.
Ability to apply industry and market knowledge to propulsion maintenance and support strategies.
Required Qualifications
Active A&P License.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong airline propulsion fleet or engine MRO program management experience.
Preferred Qualifications: The desired location for this position would be Memphis, TN. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week
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Additional Details: Application Criteria/Deadline: To apply for this position, please upload your current resume and complete application by close of business day (5:00PM CST) on October 13, 2026.
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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
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