Aviation Liaison Engineer: Regulated Repairs

Hot Section Technologies, Inc.; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hot Section Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Aviation Liaison Engineer for an on-site role in Oxnard, CA. You will work inside a Part 145 repair station, supporting regulatorily compliant engineering dispositions and coordinating approvals with FAA DERs and OEMs.

Responsibilities include preparing repair instructions, managing technical data, and providing shop-floor support to maintain efficient repairs. A strong background in aerospace regulations and CAD drawing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting engineering activities in a regulated environment (FAA/EASA Part 145), including drafting dispositions and coordinating approvals.
• Strong knowledge of SRM, AMM, and CMM data.
• Ability to produce clear repair sketches/drawings with CAD tools.
• Strong documentation and communication with Maintenance, Quality, regulators, and external contacts.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations 14 CFR Parts 43 and 145.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering dispositions, repair instructions, sketches, drawings, limits, and inspection criteria using approved data.
• Develop preliminary repair data for major or out-of-manual conditions and coordinate approvals.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to Maintenance and Quality, including clarifications on limits and special processes.
• Maintain technical publications, engineering records, and traceability to work orders and parts.
• Support repair planning through fixture/tooling identification and repair time estimates.
• Review NCRs and inspections, classifying repair conditions for standard disposition vs engineering action.
• Coordinate with Repair Manager, Chief Inspector, FAA DER, OEM/DAH, and others to align with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to process-specification development and audits for turnaround time improvement.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Shop-floor troubleshooting

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Fusion 360

CAD tools

Job description

Hot Section Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Aviation Liaison Engineer for an on-site role in Oxnard, CA. You will work inside a Part 145 repair station, supporting regulatorily compliant engineering dispositions and coordinating approvals with FAA DERs and OEMs.

Responsibilities include preparing repair instructions, managing technical data, and providing shop-floor support to maintain efficient repairs. A strong background in aerospace regulations and CAD drawing is essential.