Structures Engineer

Job Description

Role Overview Responsible for ensuring the structural integrity, safety and airworthiness of aircraft through the design, analysis and maintenance of aircraft structures. The role involves coordinating with OEMs to develop and implement engineering solutions supporting aircraft modifications, repairs and maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving operational efficiency. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain high safety standards and optimise airline performance. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with OEMs, STC holders and DER teams to diagnose structural issues and recommend repair solutions that comply with regulatory standards. Analyse and approve engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation supporting aircraft modifications, repairs and upgrades. Develop work cards specific to structural inspections, repairs, modifications and continued airworthiness. Work with maintenance teams to ensure repair documents are understood and repairs are carried out to authorised published instructions. Ensure all structural repairs are accurately tracked for later analysis, for example Aging Aircraft. Provide technical expertise during aircraft inspections, maintenance checks and incident investigations related to structural integrity. Work with suppliers and manufacturers to evaluate materials, components and technologies for structural applications. Act as technical liaison for OEMs and suppliers to ensure timely and ongoing support. Prepare detailed reports and documentation for regulatory submissions and internal records. Stay up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes and advances in structural engineering to improve processes. Foster the company's core values and culture throughout the work environment, and perform other duties as assigned. Licences & Qualifications Required: FAA Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) rating, or foreign equivalent. Required: Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) in aviation (any discipline) or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in aviation (any discipline). Preferred: Six Sigma or Lean Processes certificate. Experience At least 3 years of experience in related engineering and/or aircraft maintenance. Thorough understanding and working knowledge of the applicable maintenance and airworthiness requirements of 14 CFR (Parts 1, 21, 23, 25, 43, 45, 47, 65, 91 and 121) and of the manuals required by 14 CFR Parts 121 and 133. Requirements Language: Able to read, analyse and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations; write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the public. Reasoning: Able to solve practical problems where only limited standardisation exists and interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Decision making: Makes day-to-day decisions supporting strategic direction; decisions are often unstructured, short term and of moderate cost. Physical demands: Able to move about the work environment; frequently stand, walk, sit, talk and hear; lift or move up to 10 pounds occasionally. Work environment: May work in open aircraft hangars up to 10% of the time; may work in high, precarious places with exposure to fumes, airborne particles and risk of electrical shock up to 35% of the time; works near moving machinery up to 70% of the time; occasional exposure to very loud noise such as aircraft engines. Able to work weekends, holidays, night shift and overtime as required. Travel: Up to 25% of the time, including overnight stays. Additional Information Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Requisition ID: JR-007816

Requirements

• Collaborate with OEMs, STC holders and DER teams to diagnose structural issues and recommend repair solutions that comply with regulatory standards.
• Analyse and approve engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation supporting aircraft modifications, repairs and upgrades.
• Develop work cards specific to structural inspections, repairs, modifications and continued airworthiness.
• Work with maintenance teams to ensure repair documents are understood and repairs are carried out to authorised published instructions.
• Ensure all structural repairs are accurately tracked for later analysis, for example Aging Aircraft.
• Provide technical expertise during aircraft inspections, maintenance checks and incident investigations related to structural integrity.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to evaluate materials, components and technologies for structural applications.
• Act as technical liaison for OEMs and suppliers to ensure timely and ongoing support.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation for regulatory submissions and internal records.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes and advances in structural engineering to improve processes.
• Foster the company's core values and culture throughout the work environment, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Required: FAA Mechanic Certificate with an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) rating, or foreign equivalent.
• Required: Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) in aviation (any discipline) or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in aviation (any discipline).
• Preferred: Six Sigma or Lean Processes certificate.
• At least 3 years of experience in related engineering and/or aircraft maintenance.
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of the applicable maintenance and airworthiness requirements of 14 CFR (Parts 1, 21, 23, 25, 43, 45, 47, 65, 91 and 121) and of the manuals required by 14 CFR Parts 121 and 133.
• Language: Able to read, analyse and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations; write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the public.
• Reasoning: Able to solve practical problems where only limited standardisation exists and interpret instructions given in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Decision making: Makes day-to-day decisions supporting strategic direction; decisions are often unstructured, short term and of moderate cost.
• Physical demands: Able to move about the work environment; frequently stand, walk, sit, talk and hear; lift or move up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Work environment: May work in open aircraft hangars up to 10% of the time; may work in high, precarious places with exposure to fumes, airborne particles and risk of electrical shock up to 35% of the time; works near moving machinery up to 70% of the time; occasional exposure to very loud noise such as aircraft engines.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, night shift and overtime as required.
• Travel: Up to 25% of the time, including overnight stays.