Engineering - Structures I

Avmax Careers - Canada • Calgary, AB

68d • Onsite

About The Position

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation, with locations, operations, and deployment worldwide. Their vision is to simplify customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, Avmax has locations in Calgary (HQ), Vancouver, Great Falls, Jacksonville, Nairobi, and N'Djamena. Avmax offers Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. The engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO), and the maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO). The Engineering Structures I role reports directly to the Director of Engineering and requires a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, effective written and verbal communication in English, and effective use of aerospace/mechanical engineering principles. Core competencies also include engineering decision-making and judgment, critical thinking and risk management, problem-solving and mathematical reasoning, effective planning and project organizing, and computer literacy with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or civil engineering (other qualifications such as a technology degree or diploma may be accepted).
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office suite, CAD software, and analysis software (e.g. FEMAP or ANSYS).
• Able to travel when necessary.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrated capability and competency in the field of engineering.
• Proficient in engineering software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced job-related degrees are an asset.
• A P. Eng. or EIT designation from a recognized Canadian engineering association is preferred. Other designations such as ENG L or P. Tech. will be accepted.
• Knowledge of aircraft certification procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of aircraft structural systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with part FAR 23, FAR 25, FAR 27, and FAR 29 aircraft design standards is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of related engineering experience is preferred.
• Design and analysis experience in aircraft structures preferred.
• Experience in fuselage penetrations, interior alterations, flammability, and/or structural integration of equipment is an asset.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance or fabrication methods is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Designs alterations to the aircraft structure, systems, equipment, and furnishings.
• Prepare, revise, and check detailed part, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Prepare, revise, and check design and engineering documents.
• Prepare, revise, and check ground and flight test reports.
• Prepare, revise, and check Maintenance Manual Supplements.
• Analyzes structures (hand calculations, finite element, fatigue & damage tolerance).
• Assist with Engineering Conformity Inspections.
• Ensure all design and administrative paperwork related to project work is maintained in accordance with the company DAPM and Engineering Procedures Manual.
• Support other departments such as MRO, Avionics, Sales, and Customer Support.
• Assist with the development of work estimates and schedules.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Engineering or Engineering Project Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit packages
• Flexibility
• Work-life balance
• Friendly working environment
• Optimal benefits plan
• Pension plan
• Equal opportunity employer
• Diversity of all employees
• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees