Structures Engineer Liaison
About The Position
The Structures Engineer Liaison is responsible for ensuring that approved data is used in the development of EOs and EAs for aircraft maintenance, repair, and modification. This role involves obtaining regulatory approval for modifications and repairs, analyzing repairs to determine if they are major or minor, and evaluating Federal Regulations and other notifications to revise maintenance programs as necessary. The position requires developing engineering documentation within allocated timeframes, providing project status reports, and interfacing with various internal and external stakeholders including management, engineering staff, manufacturers, MRO facilities, and regulatory agencies. The role also supports the integration of repairs and modifications for new and previously operated aircraft, updates manuals, and participates in industry working groups.
Requirements
- Degree in an appropriate engineering field or a minimum of 5 years aircraft structural experience at heavy maintenance level.
- Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English.
- Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence as required.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to write detailed engineering analysis reports.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that approved data is used in the development of EOs and EAs that are used for the maintenance, repair, and modification of fleet aircraft and appliances.
- Obtain regulatory approval when required for modifications/ repairs performed on Kalitta Air structures and components.
- Ensure that each repair and alteration is analyzed to determine whether it is major or minor per 14 CFR requirements.
- Evaluate Federal Regulations, Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, ADs, SBs, SLs, and other notifications of in-service issues to ensure that the Kalitta Air Maintenance Inspection Programs are revised as necessary.
- Ensure that all necessary engineering documentation required to complete assigned projects is developed within the allocated time schedule. Issue project status reports to show progress and compliance with the established timetable.
- Interface with the Structures/Avionics Engineer Manager in order to assist in developing corrective action plans based on in service history defect data.
- Coordinate with other Kalitta Air engineering staff to provide 24/7 technical support to Technical Services, Ground Operations, Flight Operations, and other Kalitta Air personnel.
- Interface with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, MRO facilities, outside engineering departments, regulatory agencies, and other outside agencies. Provide liaison engineering functions with manufacturers, outside overhaul agencies, and engineering agencies.
- Interface with FAA DER Engineers when required to support Kalitta Air repairs and modifications.
- Develop product improvement modifications as directed by Kalitta Air management.
- Support integration of repairs/modifications for new and previously operated aircraft.
- Update manufacturer’s manuals and documents as applicable to ensure accuracy.
- Participate in industry working groups, steering committees, meetings, and conferences as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
