Senior Field Service Engineer: Aircraft Maintenance & Depot

Ststechnicaljobs; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services is hiring a Field Service Engineer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to support aircraft maintenance, structural modifications, system upgrades, on-the-job training and aircraft depot setup at customer sites.

This role requires extensive hands-on maintenance expertise and leadership to manage on-site programs while meeting contractual deadlines and quality standards. The position reports to the Director of Engineering and Technical Solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in aircraft maintenance with hands-on heavy structural repair and depot-level work.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and supervising subcontractors.
• Current A&P certification.
• Willingness to travel up to 12 weeks domestically and internationally.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft drawings and technical data.
• Experience managing customer relationships.
• Cross-cultural collaboration with international teams.
• Fluency in American English.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight to verify compliance with contractual requirements and quality standards.
• Manage on-site program execution and subcontractors to meet deadlines and control costs.
• Lead daily/weekly planning meetings with subcontractors and customers.
• Ensure worksite compliance with aerospace quality standards and safety regulations.
• Facilitate clear communication between customer, S3 program manager and on-site contractors.
• Prepare and submit regular reports to the S3 program manager and customer.
• Informally coach and mentor site staff; address scope changes with customers.
• Act as SME on aircraft systems, maintenance, structural repairs and modifications.
• Support business development with technical input for proposals and planning.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Leadership

Travel readiness

A&P certification

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring a Field Service Engineer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to support aircraft maintenance, structural modifications, system upgrades, on-the-job training and aircraft depot setup at customer sites.

This role requires extensive hands-on maintenance expertise and leadership to manage on-site programs while meeting contractual deadlines and quality standards. The position reports to the Director of Engineering and Technical Solutions.