Aerospace Structures Engineer - On-Wing & Fleet Reliability

West Star Aviation; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $7500

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) match

Weekly pay days

Time off accruals

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

DAS Aviation is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to provide high-level technical support for growing aircraft maintenance operations. The role includes designing and analyzing repairs for FAA‑compliant airframe work and researching complex aircraft data to drive fleet reliability.

The candidate will travel up to 10% to support maintenance and coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams, leveraging strong engineering fundamentals and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years aerospace engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering is required.
• A&P License or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level technical support for aircraft maintenance operations.
• Design, draft, and analyze repairs and alterations for aircraft structures per FAA regulations.
• Research and interpret aircraft data (AMM, IPC, SRM, CMM).
• Lead reliability and fleet‑level maintenance initiatives; manage technical writing and customer coordination.
• Travel up to 10% to support maintenance activities across the USA.

Skills

A&P License

AMM/IPC/SRM/CMM data reading

Structural repair experience

Safety/compliance mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DAS Aviation is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to provide high-level technical support for growing aircraft maintenance operations. The role includes designing and analyzing repairs for FAA‑compliant airframe work and researching complex aircraft data to drive fleet reliability.

The candidate will travel up to 10% to support maintenance and coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams, leveraging strong engineering fundamentals and problem‑solving skills.