Aircraft Sustainment / Liaison Engineer

AVTECH Global • Village of Somers, WI

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About The Position

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH) is looking for an Aircraft Sustainment / Liaison Engineer for various locations including Oklahoma City, OK; Farfield, CA; Wichita, KS; Altus, OK; Portsmouth, NH; Trenton, NJ; and Goldsboro, NC. The Liaison Engineer will support line maintenance and heavy maintenance depot operations at US Air Force bases.

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.

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

• Salary position including paid time off.
• Health insurance benefits.
• All travel costs covered (including flights, hotel, rental car, GSA per diem, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree