Aerospace Engineer - DAS

West Star Aviation; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Time off accruals

Weekly pay

Job summary

DAS Aviation is seeking an Aerospace Liaison Engineer to contribute to structural design, analysis, and fleet support for aircraft repairs and alterations. You will interpret technical data from AMM/IPC/SRM/CMM, lead reliability initiatives, and coordinate with customers on maintenance projects.

The role requires travel up to 10% and strong English communication skills. The position emphasizes hands-on technical work in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities spanning design, research,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in Engineering.
• A valid driver's license and/or passport is ideal but not required.

Responsibilities

• Structural Design & Analysis: design, draft, and analyze repairs and alterations for aircraft structures per FAA regulations.
• Technical Research: interpret aircraft data from AMM, IPC, SRM, and CMM manuals.
• On-Wing Technical Support: assist with difficult repair evaluations and convert AOG events into fleet solutions.
• Reliability Management: lead maintenance reliability projects to improve availability and reduce costs.
• Project Coordination: manage administrative tasks, technical writing, and customer coordination.
• Travel up to 10% to support maintenance efforts across the USA.
• Must read/write/speak English fluently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering degree (Bachelor's or Associate)

Job description

Overview

DAS Aviation is a premier supplier of aircraft parts and repair assets, dedicated to delivering value, reliability, and innovative solutions to the global business aviation community.

When you join our team, we don't think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That's why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days, and much more. We don't want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

Responsibilities

As an Aerospace Liaison Engineer at DAS Aviation, you will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:

• Structural Design & Analysis: Design, draft, and analyze repairs and alterations for aircraft structures while ensuring full compliance with FAA regulations.
• Technical Research: Extensively research and interpret aircraft technical data, including AMM, IPC, SRM, and CMM manuals.
• On-Wing Technical Support: Provide hands-on support for difficult repair evaluations and convert recurring AOG (Aircraft on Ground) events into long-term fleet solutions.
• Reliability Management: Lead fleet-wide maintenance reliability projects and analyze system performance to improve aircraft availability and reduce costs.
• Project Coordination: Manage administrative tasks, technical writing, and direct customer coordination, including occasional night or weekend support.
• Operational Travel: Travel up to 10% to various customer and vendor locations across the USA to support maintenance efforts.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements/Qualifications

Your Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A bachelor's or associate degree from an accredited institution in Engineering.
• A valid driver's license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal but not required.

Your Experience:

• A&P License, Maintenance Control, Aircraft Cabin Entertainment/Avionics experience or other shop experience preferred.
• Work experience of 3+ years.
• Structural repair experience.
• Extensive experience in reading/researching aircraft AMM/IPC/SRM/CMM Data.
• Experience in corporate aircraft supporting Part 145 repair stations is preferred.

Your Initiative: We're looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.

Your Sense of Responsibility:

• Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.
• Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
• You must have reliable transportation to get to work each day.
• Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
• Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
• Maintain customer-oriented work habits.

Physical Requirements

• Lift at least 50 lbs.
• Routine walking, bending, squatting, or sitting.
• Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.

Mental Requirements

• Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
• Exercise good judgement in determining activities and tasks, as needed, to properly complete assignments.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in reading/researching aircraft technical data, as required (practical exam to be given).

Working Conditions

The majority of work will be accomplished in a heated shop or office environment.

Equipment Used

Microsoft Office Suite, and other company technology systems.