Aircraft Equipment Support
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
The Position
Aviation Industry Responsibilities
- Awareness of design trends that impact Eastman Turbine Oil (ETO) product line (current / future)
- Commercial aviation demographics and organization/maintenance of fleet data
- Global Standard Body expertise and participation – SAE E34 leadership, DOD/MOD, ASTM, ISO
- Detailed understanding of OEM internal engineering and FAA/EASA airworthiness processes
- Cabin Air Quality expertise as related to aviation fluids – involvement in committees such as ASHRAE, EASA, SAE E31, AC-9
Technical Expertise
- Experiment design, interpretation, and communication associated with field-service investigations
- Expertise in the evaluation and analysis of turbo oils and related materials
- Expertise in aircraft engine, APU, and generator architecture – particularly the lubrication systems
- Materials Science expertise for turbine equipment and aircraft systems, along with associated boundary conditions – SAE AMS CE, AE-9, AMS M
- Fluent in specification-related fields and test methods – e.g. tribology, deposition, decomposition, and oxidation related to turbine lubricants
- Intellectual property generation, control, and management
Communication Skills
- Provide a data driven narrative to support Sales and Marketing development
- Represent Eastman interests and products at customers, OEMs, air framers and industry trade groups
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who can make connections between Technology, Manufacturing, and customer needs.
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree with a proven track record of success in the industry
- Proven global perspective on aviation lubricants and the commercial aviation industry
- Minimum 8-10 years in relevant field of aviation and engine technology
- Demonstrated commercial acumen
- A creative team player with initiative, good analytical and trouble-shooting skills, able to work under minimum supervision
- Ability to influence without authority on cross-functional and cross-regional teams
- Experience working in multi-functional project teams and customer facing situations
- Culturally aware and comfortable with international travel
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Approximately 25% travel including some international travel
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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