Structures Repair Engineer

Allegiant•Las Vegas, NV

6d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Structures Engineer is responsible for maintaining the structural health and continued airworthiness of the airline’s in-service fleet. The role supports fleet projects, major and minor structural repairs, reliability initiatives, and major and minor alterations that support company initiatives and regulatory requirements. It develops and maintains engineering documentation; reviews proposed modifications and repairs for regulatory and company compliance; coordinates alterations and repairs with OEM and FAA representatives; and supports line and heavy maintenance personnel. The position may involve travel to MROs and Allegiant maintenance bases to train personnel, survey aircraft, develop typical repairs, and review structural reliability issues. The role is subject to physical requirements that include operating a computer and office equipment, occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 20 pounds, and working in a confined area. Some travel may be required. Allegiant is an essential service provider, and team members may be required to report to their assigned work location during declared emergencies unless prohibited by an applicable order.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
At least five years of experience in airline engineering, MRO engineering, or an OEM MRB environment.
Experience developing structural repairs on Airbus and/or Boeing aircraft.
Experience with Airbus and/or Boeing drawing systems, SRM, CMM, CML, PMS, OEM Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and Airbusworld and/or MyBoeingFleet.
Experience performing general stress analysis to determine fastener bearing, shear-out, joint strength, and repair splice and doubler sizing.
Experience contacting OEMs for support, including preparing damage reports using photos, drawings, and SRM sections; clearly describing issues and proposed repair processes; requesting approval; and providing relevant information to facilitate timely approval.
Experience preparing engineering modification and repair documentation for technicians at line and MRO facilities.
Experience assisting maintenance technicians with accurate damage evaluation according to the SRM.
Experience making correct major/minor determinations and identifying the applicable classification.
Experience developing substantiation reports to justify modification and repair designs.
Must be authorized to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

A319/A320 structural repair and alteration development experience.
B737 Max structural repair and alteration development experience.
Prior liaison engineering experience at a commercial airline.
Experience developing engineering documentation from FAA and OEM documents.

Responsibilities

Ensure structural repairs and alterations are properly classified and supported by appropriate documentation.
Ensure structural repairs and alterations are appropriate and necessary.
Ensure aircraft repairs align with Allegiant repair standards.
Ensure repairs and alterations completed during maintenance visits have negligible to zero impact on the in-service fleet.
Document follow-up actions on engineering paperwork and capture them in the Allegiant system.
Create engineering documentation with repair and alteration accomplishment instructions.
Create substantiation reports to justify alterations and repairs.
Obtain OEM or FAA approvals for alterations and repairs.
Travel to MROs and Allegiant maintenance bases to train personnel on Allegiant Engineering processes and documentation.
Travel to MROs to survey aircraft for repetitive repairs, develop typical repairs, and review structural reliability issues.
Communicate with OEMs to obtain alteration and repair approvals, seek advice on new issues, and provide damage reports and data.
Perform other duties as assigned.