A300/A310 Wing Lead F&DT and Stress Engineer

Airbus Operations Limited; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol is seeking an A300/A310 Wing Lead F&DT and Static Stress Engineer. This role involves supporting investigations on aircraft, working with various teams, and offering opportunities for development in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have strong experience in Fatigue & Damage Tolerance and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in Fatigue & Damage Tolerance, ideally on Wing In-Service projects.
• Ability to understand F&D calculations for investigations.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Chief Engineers Office with in-service investigations.
• Deliver design data in line with processes.
• Update F&D and Static Stress calculations based on investigations.

Skills

Fatigue & Damage Tolerance

Static Stress Analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description:

Location: Filton, Bristol

Travel Required: Some travel within UK and Europe

What's in it for you

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts, and more
• Work / Life Balance: 35-hour week, Friday afternoons off, hybrid and flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University, unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance, wellbeing benefits including 24/7 online GP and mental health support, discounted family health/dental insurance, eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen, lunchtime yoga and meditation
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and caregiving

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

About the Role

Are you passionate about Aircraft Structures with strong experience in F&DT and Static Stress? Are you curious and keen to support technical investigations arising from in-service issues on our A300/A310 fleet of over 260 aircraft with more than 20 operators? Are you motivated by taking an active role in projects related to digitalisation, sustainability, and obsolescence management to support the next 15+ years of operation with our key freight customers and unique operators? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as the A300/A310 Wing Lead F&DT and Static Stress Engineer, part of the Wing Structures Engineering team. This role offers a unique chance to work on diverse engineering tasks focused on delivering value to our customers.

Your primary responsibilities will include supporting the Chief Engineers Office, leading in-service investigations, and supporting modifications and improvements. You will be responsible for delivering design data in line with processes and working closely with signatories, Airworthiness, Repair teams, and subcontractors. You will also have opportunities to develop skills in Static Stress, F&DT, and Design tasks, and work on other Airbus programmes such as A320, A330, and A380.

Main tasks include:

• Being the focal point for F&DT and Static Stress queries and support to operators and authorities
• Updating F&DT and Static Stress calculations and reports based on investigations and evolving requirements
• Developing towards delegated signatory authority for A300/A310 Wing F&DT and Static Stress
• Leading in-service continued airworthiness analyses
• Reporting critical technical issues to the Chief Engineers' Office

About you

• You have experience in Fatigue & Damage Tolerance, ideally on Wing In-Service projects, and can understand F&DT and Static calculations to support queries and investigations
• You are curious, autonomous, and excited about leading or supporting varied tasks, with opportunities to gain delegated signatory authority
• You possess excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders across different teams and locations

Support offered:

We support flexible working arrangements and encourage applicants to discuss their needs during the interview. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer interviews to applicants with disabilities meeting minimum criteria. We are committed to integrity, compliance, and diversity.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

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