Aircraft Structures Engineer (CLE)

Flexjet•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Aircraft Structures Engineer supports structural engineering for interior and exterior installations on business, commercial, and military aircraft. The work includes research, analysis, planning, integration, and testing, as well as designing and coordinating material and structural repairs. The role prepares drawings, documents, work instructions, procedures, and recommendations for aircraft modifications and installations. It also involves producing 3-D mock-ups to check component fit before manufacturing and coordinating structural and mechanical project matters with project managers and aircraft integration teams. The engineer may assist with equipment-location planning and project estimating, quoting, and planning; helps maintain company-owned Supplemental Type Certificates and approved designs; and acts as a liaison among engineering, suppliers, and installation teams. The position requires working around aircraft, including in tight spaces, and occasional travel. The role is with Flexjet Technical Services, whose engineering work includes major repairs, PMA parts, design engineering, FAA-approved repairs, STCs, and DER and DAR services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BS or BST) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
At least 3 years of aviation structural integration experience.
Prior knowledge of aircraft component, fixture, and associated-equipment installations, modifications, and structural configurations in accordance with blueprints, worksheets, and engineering drawings.
Familiarity with fabrication and/or installation of basic aircraft structural systems.
Familiarity with aircraft loads and load paths.
Experience performing static structural analysis calculations for installations.
Familiarity with standard aircraft assembly and modification shop practices.
General knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, including 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, 25, and 145.
Ability to work in and around aircraft, including in tight spaces such as avionics bays.
Ability to travel occasionally.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Advanced skill in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with mechanical design CAD packages.

Nice To Haves

FAA Structural DER qualification.
Exposure to aircraft modifications, such as AMT, repairman, or A&P work; FAA and aircraft OEM standard practices; and FAA certification.
NCATT certification.

Responsibilities

Provide structural engineering support—including research, analysis, planning, integration, and testing—for interior and exterior installations on business, commercial, and military aircraft.
Generate and assemble drawings and documents supporting modifications and installation of structural and system components on aircraft.
Design and coordinate material and structural repairs.
Assist with planning and selecting equipment installation locations.
Coordinate and monitor structural and mechanical aspects of project schedules with project managers.
Develop cabin interior, systems, and structural modification and installation work instructions, procedures, and recommendations.
Generate 3-D mock-ups of components and installations to test fit before manufacturing.
Assist with estimating, quoting, and planning for aircraft modifications as needed.
Act as a liaison between engineering and aircraft integration and installation teams.
Assist aircraft integration teams with structural planning and fit checks.
Help maintain company-owned Supplemental Type Certificates and approved designs.
Interface with suppliers and integration teams and maintain good working relationships with them.
Perform other duties as assigned.