Principal Structures Engineer

Atlas Air•Erlanger, KY

36d•$109,000 - $156,000

About The Position

The Principal Structures Engineer reports to the Sr. Manager Structures Engineering and is responsible for the engineering data, instructions, documents, an technical support that economically ensures the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of Atlas Air aircraft within the following ATA chapter subjects: 25, 27 (structural aspects), 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 71 and 78 (structural aspects).

Requirements

S. Engineering/Technical Engineering Degree (ME or AE) or equivalent experience
15+ years in Aircraft Structural Engineering
Meets deadlines
Remembers and follows instructions
Meets daily attendance and punctuality standards
Work is thorough
Produces accurate, dependable work
Output is consistent
Complete attention to detail
Microsoft Word/Excel
Familiarity with aircraft and engine structural components
Strong technical skills and knowledge of large aircraft structural design
Ability to identify cost-effective engineering solutions
Excellent communication skills
Ability to interface with manufacturers and regulatory agencies
Some financial analysis skills required

Nice To Haves

Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Qualified is recommended

Responsibilities

Provide budgetary data on projects and issues as directed
Prioritize Structures Engineering actions
Report on the status of projects and issues as directed
Issue instructions and documents to economically support operations and return aircraft to service in a safe, airworthy, and timely manner.
Provide assistance to develop Engineering Handbook and Company Repairs Manual to standardize legacy processes
Supervise the activities of the Structures Engineers, providing technical support for the existing fleet (747/767) and new fleet (737/777)
Assist management of the Liaison Engineering Support Team to supplement existing Structures Engineering AOG/24/7 technical support team.
Issue instructions and documents to economically support operations and return aircraft to service in a safe, airworthy, and timely manner.
Assist management of the Project Structures Team.
Monitors the development of a Mobile-RAM reporting damage software to improve AOG flow time/process.
Manage the FAR/AD/NPRM compliance of the existing fleet (747/767) and new fleet (737/777).
Manage the review, analysis, and responses of Fleet team Idea Exchange (FIX) for existing fleet (747/767) and new fleet (737/777).
Manage the development of processes to effectively manage all Heavy Maintenance & Conversion MROs - Major/Minor Repair Documentation.
Chair/create and manage Working Groups.
Develop plans, instructions, and documents to comply with FARs, Ads, and NPRMs and to resolve non-mandatory in-service issues.
Participate in industry working groups, industry steering committees, industry meetings, and conferences
Support integration of new and previously operated aircraft
Liaise with manufacturers; maintenance representatives, repair, and overhaul facilities; outside engineering departments; regulatory personnel; and other outside agencies
Review work of consultant, contract, and MRO Structures Engineers
Evaluate FARs, Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and other notifications of in-service issues
Develop and/or obtain approved data, acceptable data, and Alternate Methods of Compliance for repairs, alterations, and modifications
Evaluate reported Level 2 and Level 3 corrosion findings, develop corrective action plans, and submits plans in accordance with regulatory requirements
Evaluate discrepancies that require mandatory reporting to the FAA and submit these reports to the FAA in accordance with regulatory requirements
Develop product improvement modifications as dictated by Reliability indicators
Work with original equipment manufacturers on emerging issues to ensure safety and airworthiness, but also minimize the economic impact
Organize, develop, and provide all necessary Structures Engineering documentation required to complete aircraft structures modifications and repairs within the allocated time schedule and budget allowance
Provide technical support to Tech Ops, Ground Ops, Flight Ops, and other personnel
Coordinate with other Engineering staff to provide 24/7 technical support
Manage and implement the Repair Assessment Program
Develop, manage, and implement programs to comply with new FARs on Repairs, Alterations, and Modifications and other Aging Aircraft Programs such as Widespread Fatigue Damage (WFD)
Review maintenance programs, and initiate maintenance program changes and changes to maintenance documents
Manages cross-functional and cross-departmental projects within technical subject scope