Aerospace Engineer

Insight Global; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to serve as a technical authority analyzing aircraft structural and systems issues, developing FAA-compliant repairs, and providing on-wing support to maintenance operations. This hands-on role requires evaluating damage, researching documentation, and substantiating repairs for fleet reliability.

The candidate will review AMM, IPC, and CMM manuals, develop engineering dispositions, prepare reports, and travel to customer sites to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years aerospace engineering experience supporting operational aircraft fleets.
• Experience independently analyzing and substantiating aircraft structural repairs.
• Experience researching and interpreting AMM, IPC and CMM documentation.
• Experience developing FAA-compliant repair solutions and dispositions.
• Experience supporting commercial airline operations and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aircraft structural damage and develop FAA-compliant repair solutions.
• Research manuals to determine repair feasibility and maintenance requirements.
• Provide direct engineering support to maintenance operations during troubleshooting and repair.
• Evaluate recurring reliability issues and drive long-term corrective actions.
• Support AOG situations with root cause analysis and repair recommendations.
• Create repair drawings, dispositions, reports, and documentation.
• Coordinate with teams, manufacturers, vendors, and customers to resolve issues.
• Lead fleet reliability initiatives to increase availability and reduce costs.
• Participate in customer meetings and provide technical guidance on repairs.
• Travel periodically to customer sites to support operations.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Repair analysis

Independent problem solving

Technical documentation research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline

Tools

AMM

IPC

CMM

Job description

Onsite: Grand Junction, CO or East Alton, IL

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Aerospace Engineer. This individual will serve as a technical authority responsible for analyzing aircraft structural and systems issues, developing FAA-compliant repairs, and providing engineering support directly to maintenance operations. This role is highly hands-on and requires an engineer who can independently evaluate damage, research technical documentation, substantiate repairs, and provide on-wing support to improve aircraft availability and fleet reliability.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Analyze aircraft structural damage and develop FAA-compliant repair solutions
• Research aircraft maintenance, structural, and component manuals to determine repair feasibility and maintenance requirements
• Provide direct engineering support to maintenance operations and technicians during troubleshooting and repair activities
• Evaluate recurring aircraft reliability issues and drive long-term corrective actions
• Support Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations by performing root cause analysis and developing repair recommendations
• Create repair drawings, engineering dispositions, technical reports, and maintenance documentation
• Coordinate with maintenance teams, manufacturers, vendors, and customers to resolve complex technical issues
• Lead fleet reliability initiatives focused on increasing aircraft availability and reducing maintenance-related costs
• Participate in customer meetings and provide technical guidance regarding repair strategies and maintenance concerns
• Travel periodically to customer and maintenance locations to support operational needs

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
• 3+ years of aerospace engineering experience supporting operational aircraft fleets
• Experience independently analyzing and substantiating aircraft structural repairs
• Extensive experience researching and interpreting aircraft technical documentation including:
• AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual)
• IPC (Illustrated Parts Catalog)
• CMM (Component Maintenance Manual)
• Experience authoring or developing FAA-compliant repair solutions and engineering dispositions
• Experience supporting commercial airline or regional airline operations
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures, repair development, and fleet reliability
• Ability to perform technical investigations and provide engineering recommendations with minimal oversight
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer and maintenance team interaction