Structures Engineer Liaison

Socket.dev; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air is seeking a Structures Engineer Liaison to support structural engineering activities within the Engineering Department. The role focuses on ensuring use of approved data for maintenance, repair, and modification of fleet structures and components, with strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and documentation.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering or 5+ years of aircraft structural experience at heavy maintenance level, and is proficient in English.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or 5+ years aircraft structural experience
• Proficient in English reading/writing

Responsibilities

• Use approved data to develop maintenance and modification EOs/EAs.
• Obtain regulatory approval for modifications/repairs.
• Assess repairs per 14 CFR major/minor.
• Review regs and notices to update maintenance programs.
• Develop and deliver engineering documentation on schedule.
• Collaborate with manager to develop corrective action plans.
• Provide 24/7 technical support with staff.
• Interface with manufacturers, MROs, regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with FAA DER engineers as needed.
• Develop product improvement modifications.
• Support integration of repairs on new/old aircraft.
• Update manufacturer manuals and documents.
• Participate in industry groups as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Regulatory liaison

Technical documentation

English proficiency

Attention to safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Structures Engineer Liaison

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Structures Engineering Manager

Shift: Full Time - 1st Shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Ensure that approved data is used in the development of EOs and EAs that are used for the maintenance, repair, and modification of fleet aircraft and appliances.

2. Obtain regulatory approval when required for modifications/ repairs performed on Kalitta Air structures and components.

3. Ensure that each repair and alteration is analyzed to determine whether it is major or minor per 14 CFR requirements.

4. Evaluate Federal Regulations, Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, ADs, SBs, SLs, and other notifications of in-service issues to ensure that the Kalitta Air Maintenance Inspection Programs are revised as necessary.

5. Ensure that all necessary engineering documentation required to complete assigned projects is developed within the allocated time schedule. Issue project status reports to show progress and compliance with the established timetable.

6. Interface with the Structures/Avionics Engineer Manager in order to assist in developing corrective action plans based on in service history defect data.

7. Coordinate with other Kalitta Air engineering staff to provide 24/7 technical support to Technical Services, Ground Operations, Flight Operations, and other Kalitta Air personnel.

8. Interface with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, MRO facilities, outside engineering departments, regulatory agencies, and other outside agencies. Provide liaison engineering functions with manufacturers, outside overhaul agencies, and engineering agencies.

9. Interface with FAA DER Engineers when required to support Kalitta Air repairs and modifications.

10. Develop product improvement modifications as directed by Kalitta Air management.

11. Support integration of repairs/modifications for new and previously operated aircraft.

12. Update manufacturer’s manuals and documents as applicable to ensure accuracy.

13. Participate in industry working groups, steering committees, meetings, and conferences as requested.

14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Have degree in an appropriate engineering field or a minimum of 5 years aircraft structural experience at heavy maintenance level.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write detailed reports and correspondence as required. The ability to write detailed engineering analysis reports desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand; walk; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in a construction, maintenance setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.