Structural Assessment Engineer - Fatigue and Damage Tolerance

PAL Aerospace; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PAL Aerospace is seeking a Structural Assessment Engineer to conduct structural analysis and support aircraft modification projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and relevant experience, ensuring safety and compliance in aviation standards. The role offers flexible working options including hybrid and remote arrangements.

Benefits

Personal travel privileges

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Tuition Assistance Program

Employee and Family Assistance Program

PAL days

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in aircraft development, modifications, or repairs.
• Knowledge of Transport Canada, FAA, EASA regulations preferred.
• Experience with aircraft structures and preparation of engineering reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis including static, dynamic, fatigue and damage tolerance.
• Build Finite Element Models using CAD geometry, meshing, and running solutions.
• Preparation of engineering and airworthiness documentation.

Skills

Excellent organization

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD

FEMAP

NASTRAN

NASGRO

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Inspired by Challenge. Opportunity with Reward. Committed to Community.

These are the pillars on which PAL Aerospace is built. We operate on a foundation of innovation – it’s at the core of our business, in everything we do. We’ve spent forty years building a strong reputation centered around our ‘can-do’ attitude, creating customized, cutting-edge solutions for our clients at home and abroad.

When you think of a Canada-born aviation success story, PAL Aerospace Engineering ranks high on the list. Headquartered in Vaughan, ON, PAL Aerospace Engineering (formerly DECA Aviation) works with internal and external clients to create readymade solutions and turnkey engineering and design that push the boundary of innovation. We’re a proud company of the Exchange Income Corporation (TSX : EIF) giving us the opportunity to work with internal clients across Canada, while maintaining a growing portfolio across the globe.

PAL Aerospace is currently seeking qualified applications for a Structural Assessment - Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer. We are recruiting for multiple positions, and open to all experience flexibility in mind, we welcome candidates throughout Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces to apply. Our employees can work from any of our PAL offices throughout Eastern Canada, with options for hybrid and remote depending on the position.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform applicable work in all areas of aircraft modification and repair projects for wide range of aircraft from normal through transport category fixed and rotary wing.
• Perform structural analysis including static, dynamic, fatigue and damage tolerance.
• Build Finite Element Models (FEMs) using CAD geometry, meshing, and running solutions.
• Able to perform classical stress analysis calculations
• Define and establish inspection programs based on fatigue and damage tolerance assessments
• Sizing of structural components, parts, and assemblies from a static stress and fatigue point of view
• Determination of fatigue allowable stress levels for sizing
• Support the structural design process to ensure required quality for fatigue and damage tolerance is achieved.
• Work on individual projects / tasks or as part of a group.
• Preparation of engineering and airworthiness documentation : Reports on engineering analysis clearly documenting methodology, assumptions, reference data, margins of safety, compliance reports to fulfill certification requirements related to analysis performed.
• Provide support and technical expertise in the area of structural strength to other engineering functions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• A minimum of 3 years work experience in a technicalengineeringrole supporting aircraft development, modifications and / or repairs.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Candidates with highly applicable experience (5 years) will be considered in lieu of engineering degree
• Knowledge of airworthiness regulations and standards from Transport Canada, FAA and / or EASA is preferred.
• Knowledge and direct experience in Design Approval Organization (DAO) activities is preferred
• Experience with cad software (Solidworks and AutoCAD software packages is preferred)
• Experience and familiarity with aircraft structures and static stress analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in : Finite Element Modelling Software packages (i.e., FEMAP / NASTRAN)Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Software packages (i.e., NASGRO)
• Experience in preparation of engineering reports
• Experience with aircraft procedures and publications such as AMM, SRM, AFM, IPC, scheduled maintenance, etc.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal communication, writing and publication skills with strong attention to details.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills

What PAL Aerospace offers you :

• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with other airlines
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• PAL days

PAL Aerospace is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.