Aviation Field Service Engineer - On-Site SME

S3 AeroDefense; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

S3 AeroDefense is seeking a Field Service Engineer (FSE) to support Technical Solutions programs with oversight of aircraft maintenance, structural modifications, system upgrades, and on-the-job training at customer sites. The role requires extensive SME expertise and willingness to travel internationally for extended periods.

Responsibilities include managing on-site execution, coordinating with subcontractors and customers, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards while providing

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of progressively responsible aircraft maintenance experience including heavy structural repair, aircraft modification, and depot-level maintenance.
• Experience leading maintenance teams such as crew chief, supervisor, or equivalent with broad aircraft-systems knowledge.
• Fluency in American English; willingness to travel internationally for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, objectives and quality standards.
• Manage on-site program execution and subcontractors to meet deadlines and stay within scope and costs.
• Lead daily/weekly planning meetings with subcontractors and customers to address schedule/cost/scope challenges.
• Ensure on-site work complies with aerospace quality standards and safety regulations.
• Communicate clearly between customer, program manager, and on-site staff; represent S3 professionally.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to program manager and customer.
• Act as SME on aircraft systems, maintenance, and structural repairs/modifications.
• Support proposals and program planning with technical input.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance expertise

Leadership experience

Customer relationship management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication skills

Decision making under pressure

Travel readiness

Education

Airframe & Powerplant certification

Tools

AS 9110

ASA-100

Job description

S3 AeroDefense is seeking a Field Service Engineer (FSE) to support Technical Solutions programs with oversight of aircraft maintenance, structural modifications, system upgrades, and on-the-job training at customer sites. The role requires extensive SME expertise and willingness to travel internationally for extended periods.

Responsibilities include managing on-site execution, coordinating with subcontractors and customers, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards while providing