Engineering - Structures II

Avmax Careers - Canada•Calgary, AB

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation, with a vision to simplify customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, Avmax has locations in Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad. Avmax offers Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Its engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO), and its maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO). The Engineering Structures II role reports directly to the Director of Engineering. This position 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 (AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks preferred), 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.)
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 3 years 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.