Liaison Engineer

COBALT AERO SERVICES, LLC•Hot Springs, AR

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Liaison Engineer serves as the primary technical interface between Engineering, Operations, Quality, and the external FAA DERs, resolving real-time shop-floor issues and developing repair workscopes for complex aircraft structures and nacelle components. This role evaluates damage, defines repair limits, prepares and presents engineering data packages to DERs for 8110-3 approval, and supports return-to-service decisions. The Liaison Engineer also performs reverse engineering using dimensional inspection, CAD modeling, and material analysis to support DER repairs, PMA alternatives, and fabricated details. In parallel, the role drives cost-reduction and turnaround-time improvements by optimizing repair processes, reducing scrap, clarifying workscopes, and enabling efficient shop execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent technical experience
Minimum 8–10 years of aviation engineering experience
Strong knowledge of FAA Part 145 regulations and MRO engineering processes
Experience supporting aircraft or component maintenance, repairs, and modifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical liaison between Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and FAA DERs
Evaluate shop-floor damage on hardware and determine repair vs. replacement disposition
Develop and present repair workscopes and technical data packages to external contracted DERs for 8110-3 approval
Resolve real-time production and inspection issues to support return-to-service decisions
Perform reverse engineering using dimensional inspection, CAD modeling, and material analysis
Develop drawings, specifications, and repair data for fabricated details, DER repairs, and PMA alternatives
Support tooling, fixture, and process development as required
Identify cost-reduction opportunities through improved repairs, material substitutions, and make-vs-buy analysis
Reduce scrap and rework by clarifying workscopes, repair limits, and engineering instructions
Improve turnaround time through process optimization and engineered solutions
Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145, Part 43, and approved repair data requirements
Maintain configuration control and support engineering change documentation
Provide hands-on engineering support during teardown, inspection, and assembly
Support audits, customer technical reviews, and regulatory findings
Train mechanics and inspectors on repair limits, new repairs, and engineering requirements
Ensure that al DER workscopes are properly documented within repair station guidelines
Identify repetitive trends in repair workscopes where a repair specification should be developed to provide technical coverage that can be used on an ongoing basis. Develop the repair specification and implement to streamline operations.