Aircraft Sustainment / Liaison Engineer

AVTECH Global • Altus, OK

13d • Remote

About The Position

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH) is looking for an Aircraft Sustainment / Liaison Engineer for the following locations: Oklahoma City, OK F arfield, CA Wichita, KS Altus, OK Portsmouth, NH Trenton, NJ Goldsboro, NC Position Purpose: Liaison (Sustainment) Engineer supporting line maintenance and heavy maintenance depot operations at US Air Force bases. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: Providing technical dispositions and guidance for aircraft issues that exceed published limits for structural damage including sheet metal and composite repairs. This often includes performing a structural analysis. Providing work deviation authorization, interpretation of service documents & Technical Orders. Providing options for repairing versus replacing a part to minimize financial impact. Providing aircraft system trouble shooting assistance. Attending regular production meetings to ensure timely support. Providing on-site engineering assistance for significantly damaged aircraft as required. Coordinating events/issues with USAF Program Office for additional action, troubleshooting and follow-up. Monitoring trends and recurring discrepancies requiring corrective action. Developing Typical Repairs and manual supplement to eliminate repetitive Engineering Technical Assistance Requests (ETARs). Authoring policies and processes to ensure general compliance with FAA regulations As an ideal candidate to join the AVTECH team, you will meet the following:

Requirements

• BS Degree (or higher) in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering
• Two plus (2+) years in specific technical discipline
• Ability to perform structural analysis to substantiate repairs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Self-motivated, conscientious and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Knowledge of FARs, FAA policies, and vendor manual (AMM, IPC, CMM)
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule to meet internal customer's needs
• Ability to pass a Tier 1(minimum) Investigation for work on Department of Defense contracts.
• Existing security clearance is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Aircraft/airline/MRO aviation engineering experience desired
• Existing security clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical dispositions and guidance for aircraft issues that exceed published limits for structural damage including sheet metal and composite repairs.
• Performing structural analysis.
• Providing work deviation authorization, interpretation of service documents & Technical Orders.
• Providing options for repairing versus replacing a part to minimize financial impact.
• Providing aircraft system trouble shooting assistance.
• Attending regular production meetings to ensure timely support.
• Providing on-site engineering assistance for significantly damaged aircraft as required.
• Coordinating events/issues with USAF Program Office for additional action, troubleshooting and follow-up.
• Monitoring trends and recurring discrepancies requiring corrective action.
• Developing Typical Repairs and manual supplement to eliminate repetitive Engineering Technical Assistance Requests (ETARs).
• Authoring policies and processes to ensure general compliance with FAA regulations

Benefits

• This is a salary position including paid time off and health insurance benefits.
• All travel costs are covered (including, flights, hotel, rental car, GSA per diem, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level