Senior Repair Engineer - Aircraft Structures & Helicopters

Robinson Helicopter Co; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Company is seeking an experienced Repair Engineer to join our engineering team in Torrance, CA. This role focuses on investigating and resolving in-service aircraft issues, evaluating damage, and developing robust repair processes.

You will review designs, create detailed work instructions, and guide repairs while coordinating with customers and internal teams. The position emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to aviation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field or equivalent professional work experience.
• 5+ years of direct experience evaluating and designing repairs for aircraft structures and components.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, structures, and systems engineering concepts as applied to aircraft.
• Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to drive issues to closure and provide clear insight to company leadership.

Responsibilities

• For issues within service aircraft, conducts investigations to determine root cause and proposes resolutions including design, process, or specification changes.
• Evaluate damage to aircraft components and structures, determine appropriate inspection methods, and identify inspections required to fully understand the condition of the component.
• Review design drawings to develop technically sound repair concepts that account for differences between original manufacturing processes and repair constraints.
• Develop detailed repair processes and work instructions, including material selections, process steps, and quality checkpoints.
• Engage with customers to discuss damage findings, clarify discrepancies, and agree on appropriate repair approaches.
• Determine when damage exceeds field repair capability and recommend returning equipment to the home facility for more extensive repair.

Skills

Repair engineering

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Robinson Helicopter Company is seeking an experienced Repair Engineer to join our engineering team in Torrance, CA. This role focuses on investigating and resolving in-service aircraft issues, evaluating damage, and developing robust repair processes.

You will review designs, create detailed work instructions, and guide repairs while coordinating with customers and internal teams. The position emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to aviation standards.