Aircraft Structures Engineer

M1 Support Services; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short-and Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

M1 Support Services is seeking an Aircraft Structures Engineer to review and develop aircraft components at Nellis AFB, NV. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and five years of relevant experience, preferably in Structural, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering. The role includes compliance with safety procedures and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, which includes medical and dental options as well as an Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Five years of liaison or repair engineering experience of aircraft structures.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering required. Preferably Structural, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Reviews TO submissions and responses.
• Develops new or improved aircraft components on specific aircraft.
• Plans and directs installation and maintenance of aircraft components.

Skills

Liaison or repair engineering experience

Understanding technical data

Computer skills

Physical capability for duties

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (Solidworks, CATIA)

Job description

Aircraft Structures Engineer

Location: Nellis AFB, NV

Job Posting No: 113942

Start Date: TBD

Contract: ACES NAMIV

Salary Range: DOE

Posting Date: 03/17/2026

Union: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Shift Work: Possible FT/PT Full-time

Relocation: No

Travel: Possible

Responsibilities

• Reviews TO 00-25-107 submissions and responses.
• Partner with SPO Engineering groups and Government Quality Assurance.
• Propose technically sound dispositions that match capabilities of shop and workforce.
• Develops new or improved aircraft components/structures/repairs on Program assigned aircraft fleets IAW PWS, Army, USAF, USN, FAA, industry standards, and company policies.
• Analyzes technology, resource needs, and maintenance demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Plans and directs the installation, testing, operation and maintenance of aircraft components and equipment.
• Authors & reviews updates and corrections to technical orders (AFTO Form 22).
• Create or work with CAD (Solidworks, CATIA) to create tooling as required to facilitate maintenance.
• Develop technical documentation including presentations, reports, drawings, and other engineering data.
• Develops and sustains a culture of safety, quality compliance, and professionalism.
• Ensures compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures, and company policies relating to airfield operations.
• Five years of liaison or repair engineering experience of aircraft structures.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering required. Preferably Structural, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Specific knowledge of aircraft structural configuration, structural load path, design of repairs, standard repairs, repair methods, repair materials, sheet metal, machinings and composites.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (or higher, if required). Comprehensive understanding of maintenance and quality control procedures in an USAF aviation environment.
• Line maintenance and intermediate maintenance experience preferred.
• Familiarity with USAF Engineering, IETMs, AFTO Form 22, and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program and technology.
• Must possess competent computer skills.
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English with the ability to interpret technical data and special operating instructions in the same language.
• Must be able to move about both inside aircraft hangars and outside on aircraft ramps within close proximity of running equipment and aircraft.
• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to deal with stressful situations and timelines while maintaining a professional and non-confrontational attitude.
• Must be physically capable of performing all assigned duties.
• Environment ranges from office, hangar and flightline and requires extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands.
• Performs any other supportive duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five years of liaison or repair engineering experience of aircraft structures.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering required. Preferably Structural, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Specific knowledge of aircraft structural configuration, structural load path, design of repairs, standard repairs, repair methods, repair materials, sheet metal, machinings and composites.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (or higher, if required). Comprehensive understanding of maintenance and quality control procedures in an USAF aviation environment.
• Line maintenance and intermediate maintenance experience preferred.
• Familiarity with USAF Engineering, IETMs, AFTO Form 22, and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program and technology.
• Must possess competent computer skills.
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English with the ability to interpret technical data and special operating instructions in the same language.
• Must be able to move about both inside aircraft hangars and outside on aircraft ramps within close proximity of running equipment and aircraft.
• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to deal with stressful situations and timelines while maintaining a professional and non-confrontational attitude.
• Must be physically capable of performing all assigned duties.
• Environment ranges from office, hangar and flightline and requires extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands.

EEO Statement

M1 Support Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

M1 Support Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including several options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-and Long-term Disability. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses, as well as a free Employee Assistance Program.