Under minimal supervision, the Repair Engineer II supports the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) activities of Aviation Technical Services (ATS) by providing aircraft structural repair dispositions to aircraft undergoing heavy maintenance and out of service due to various types of damage.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
&x2022;&x9;Develops timely structural repairs for aircraft and components based on sound engineering principles driven by OEM, FAA, airline, and best practice guidance.
&x2022;&x9;Works directly with mechanics on the aircraft to determine the best course of action, developing solutions that return the airplane to an airworthy condition meeting all regulatory requirements and returning the aircraft to revenue service in an expeditious manner.
&x2022;&x9;Works directly with the aircraft manufactures, third party design centers, as well as develops the repair based on current available data.
&x2022;&x9;Provides substantiation for approval authorities for the engineering soundness of repairs, describing not only the "how" but the "why" of the repair construction.
&x2022;&x9;Creates drawings and repairs using CAD software.
&x2022;&x9;Communicates Engineering solutions to mechanics, customers, and OEM representatives.
&x2022;&x9;Applies information from Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs), Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPCs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and other aircraft reference materials.
&x2022;&x9;Interprets and uses aircraft manufacturing, assembly, and installation drawings.
&x2022;&x9;Incorporates regulatory requirements for airworthiness, for the FAA and various foreign authorities (EASA, etc.) and include in engineering documents, drawings and designs.
&x2022;&x9;Provides technical guidance to less experienced staff.
&x2022;&x9;Coaches and mentors others on best practices.
&x2022;&x9;Approves engineering documents within authorized signatory level.
&x2022;&x9;Volunteers for various assignments in order to hold program schedules.
OTHER DUTIES:
&x2022;&x9;May require some overnight travel, being on-call, and responding to technical AOG situations during off hours.
&x2022;&x9;May be assigned to alternative shifts such as day, night, swing, and weekends to support programs or installations.
&x2022;&x9;Perform other duties as assigned.
Duties listed below are integrated into all job functions:
&x2022;&x9;Acts maturely and responsibly, conducting themselves in a professional, courteous and respectful manner toward co-workers, contractors, customers and vendors.
&x2022;&x9;Responds openly and appropriately to feedback regarding performance from leadership.
&x2022;&x9;Completes routine tasks independently.
&x2022;&x9;Performs all duties in a manner which promotes and supports the ATS core values.
&x2022;&x9;Integrates practices and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.
&x2022;&x9;Completes all required learning assignments in Learning Management System (LMS).
&x2022;&x9;Attends training to meet requirements of the job position and as needed or mandated by ATS, state and/or federal regulations.
&x2022;&x9;Has regular and predictable attendance.
Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
&x2022;&x9;Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering or related field, with five (5) years or more of relevant aerospace experience preferred; or eight (8) years of equivalent aircraft repair experience required.
&x2022;&x9;OEM/MRO airframe repair/design experience preferred.
&x2022;&x9;Solidworks or AutoCAD experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
&x2022;&x9;Understands and able to apply information from Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs), Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPCs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and other aircraft reference materials.
&x2022;&x9;Ability to accomplish basic stress analysis and substantiation for repairs or modifications using standard accepted industry practices and other structural design methodologies. (Note: this is not a stress engineer position, but a basic understanding and ability is required).
&x2022;&x9;Ability to apply knowledge and skills to develop creative solutions to a wide variety of unique design, modification, and repair problems encountered.
&x2022;&x9;Genuine openness and willing desire to learn and grow with guidance from senior engineers, mechanics, and specialists from a variety of fields.
&x2022;&x9;Comfortable in a dynamic environment and aircraft heavy maintenance environment.
&x2022;&x9;Proficient in Computer Aided Design tools.
&x2022;&x9;Strong PC skills including the MS Office Suite.
&x2022;&x9;Strong working knowledge of MyBoeingFleet and AirbusWorld.
&x2022;&x9;Ability to understand regulatory requirements for airworthiness, for the FAA and various foreign authorities (EASA, etc.) and include in engineering documents, drawings and designs.
&x2022;&x9;Ability to interpret and use aircraft manufacturing, assembly, and installation drawings.
&x2022;&x9;Familiarity with composite structures and components repair methods.
&x2022;&x9;Ability to understand and apply the policies and procedures of all customers.
&x2022;&x9;Ability to be adaptable and flexible.
&x2022;&x9;Assertive communication skills both verbally and in writing.
&x2022;&x9;Ability to take constructive feedback, have a "self-starter" attitude, and genuine appreciation for aircraft and their complexities.
&x2022;&x9;Ability to maintain positive attitude.
&x2022;&x9;Ability to work with a wide variety of personalities and cultures.
&x2022;&x9;Ability to manage time, manage ones tasks in a timely manner, plan priorities and ability to easily flow with rapidly changing priorities.
&x2022;&x9;Strong problem-solving skills.
&x2022;&x9;Ability to work and make decisions independently with limited supervision.
Miscellaneous Duties shall include observing all company, health, safety and environmental rules, ensure provision of full information on area specific safety orientation, identify all unique hazards, and are provided with the proper equipment to carry out the job in a safe manner. Also, the entire work area must be routinely inspected to maintain a high standard of housekeeping and low incidence of physical hazards and all accidents must be promptly reported.
About Our Client This client is headquartered in Everett, Washington, with additional operations in Moses Lake, Washington; Kansas City, Missouri; and Fort Worth, Texas. This national MRO network provides seamless support for military, commercial and regional aircraft operators - including airframe maintenance, component repair, engineering support, fuselage painting, and business jet services.
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