Structures Engineer (M,F,X)
Responsibilities
- Review damages, repairs, alterations, and associated maintenance requirements
- Maintain an accurate damage chart, and associated substantiation file, with external/internal repairs and allowable damages applicable to each aircraft
- Review OEM recommendations (e.g. SB, SIL, FTD, etc.) for feasibility & effectiveness and provide the Group with advice on implementation
- Based on operational and other requirement, support the incorporation of STCs and minor modification on the fleet
- Provide input into preventative maintenance procedures and reliability improvements in the interest of safety, cost reduction, and fleet maintenance improvements
- Utilize technical expertise and practical experience to resolve complex technical issues and provide engineering support to MCC and Part-145 organizations in AOG situations, to minimize unplanned ground time
- Analyse Airworthiness Directives and mandatory requirements. Develop a compliance plan to ensure alignment with mandatory requirements
- Request approval for any deviations from Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (e.g. repair deviation, AMOC, etc.) from the OEM or regulator as applicable
- Interact with OEMs, vendors, local authorities, and design or maintenance organizations on industry issues and trends
- Provide continuous improvement proposals to increase aircraft reliability, safety standards and working processes
- Support ad-hoc projects (e.g. aircraft phase-in and phase-out)
Education
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering
Experience, Skills, and Personal Attributes
- 3 years in a similar engineering position, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in aviation
- Solid knowledge of EASA & FAA regulations, in particular regulations relating to Part-CAMO, Part-21 and Part-145
- Experience with Boeing 747, 767 or 777 cargo aircraft is an advantage, but not a requirement
- Good team player, flexible, autonomous, and proactive
- Good communication skills and analytical abilities, rigorous and well organized
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools
- Experience with aviation maintenance software, Swiss-AS AMOS is an advantage
- Fluent English required