Aerospace Engineer

Insight Global; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an Aerospace Engineer to support a commercial aircraft maintenance operation. You will act as the engineering expert for repairs, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements, working with maintenance teams to analyze damage and develop FAA-approved repair solutions to keep fleets in service.

Responsibilities include evaluating damage, researching manuals (AMM/IPC/CMM), creating engineering reports, and supporting AOG events while communicating with customers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting operational aircraft fleets.
• Experience evaluating structural damage and developing repair solutions.
• Experience interpreting AMM, IPC, and CMM manuals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate aircraft structural damage and determine repair solutions.
• Research aircraft manuals and technical documents to support repairs.
• Provide engineering support to maintenance technicians during repairs and troubleshooting.
• Investigate recurring aircraft issues and recommend long-term fixes.
• Support Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events by identifying root causes and repair recommendations.
• Create repair drawings, engineering reports, and maintenance documentation.
• Work with maintenance teams, manufacturers, vendors, and customers to solve technical problems.
• Support fleet reliability initiatives to improve aircraft availability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Participate in customer meetings and provide technical expertise.
• Travel occasionally to maintenance facilities and customer locations.

Skills

Aerospace knowledge

Repair procedures

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

AMM

IPC

CMM

Job description

Seeking an Aerospace Engineer to support a commercial aircraft maintenance operation. This role serves as the engineering expert for aircraft repairs, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements. The engineer will work closely with maintenance teams to analyze aircraft damage, develop FAA-approved repair solutions, and help keep aircraft in service.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate aircraft structural damage and determine repair solutions.


• Research aircraft manuals and technical documents to support repairs.


• Provide engineering support to maintenance technicians during repairs and troubleshooting.


• Investigate recurring aircraft issues and recommend long-term fixes.


• Support Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events by identifying root causes and repair recommendations.


• Create repair drawings, engineering reports, and maintenance documentation.


• Work with maintenance teams, manufacturers, vendors, and customers to solve technical problems.


• Support fleet reliability initiatives to improve aircraft availability and reduce maintenance costs.


• Participate in customer meetings and provide technical expertise.


• Travel occasionally to maintenance facilities and customer locations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.


• 3+ years of experience supporting operational aircraft fleets.


• Experience evaluating aircraft structural damage and developing repair solutions.


• Ability to research and interpret aircraft technical manuals, including:


• AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual)


• IPC (Illustrated Parts Catalog)


• CMM (Component Maintenance Manual)


• Experience creating FAA-compliant repairs and engineering dispositions.


• Background supporting commercial or regional airline operations.


• Strong knowledge of aircraft structures, repairs, and fleet reliability.


• Ability to independently investigate technical issues and recommend solutions.


• Strong communication skills and experience working with maintenance teams and customers.