Aerospace Repairs Design Engineer – Lead Structural Solutions

Line Up Aviation; Filton; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation seeks a Repairs Engineer for a contract role in Filton. 60% onsite with 35 hours per week, handling structural repair tasks on in-service aircraft and leading repair activities within a small team.

The role requires proficiency in aircraft structures (Airbus preferred), experience in metallic and composite repairs, NDT familiarity, and good knowledge of Airbus drawings. BPSS clearance is required before starting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in aircraft structures, preferably Airbus structures.
• Expertise in structural repair principles for metallic and composite.
• Knowledge of metallic and composite materials.
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing methods.
• Knowledge of Airbus drawings and specifications is a plus.
• A400M or A350 experience is beneficial.
• RTE1/2/3 delegation is desirable.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily customer requests regarding structural damage on in-service aircraft.
• Describe actions needed to repair aircraft via Structural Repair Instructions.
• Provide structural repair support and develop innovative repair solutions.
• Investigate historical damage to identify similar cases for consistent guidance.
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders to ensure clear communication.
• Develop generic repair procedures to streamline processes and reduce downtime.
• Provide timely structural repair and engineering services aligned with fleet operations.
• Engage with Design Organisation and prepare approval documents for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Repair principles (metallic)

Metallic & composite materials

Non-destructive testing

Airbus drawings

A400M / A350 experience

RTE delegation

English

MS Office

Airbus IT tools

Autonomous

Team player

Customer-oriented

Tools

MS Office

Airbus IT tools

Job description

Line Up Aviation seeks a Repairs Engineer for a contract role in Filton. 60% onsite with 35 hours per week, handling structural repair tasks on in-service aircraft and leading repair activities within a small team.

The role requires proficiency in aircraft structures (Airbus preferred), experience in metallic and composite repairs, NDT familiarity, and good knowledge of Airbus drawings. BPSS clearance is required before starting.