Structures Engineer Liaison

Kalitta Air; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air seeks a seasoned structural engineer to support maintenance, repair, and modification of the fleet. The role requires reviewing data, obtaining regulatory approvals, and determining the major/minor nature of repairs per 14 CFR guidance.

You will collaborate with the Structures/Avionics Manager, provide 24/7 technical support, and liaise with manufacturers and FAA DERs. A degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience is expected.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Minimum 5 years aircraft structural experience at heavy maintenance level or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure approved data is used in development of EOs and EAs for maintenance of fleet aircraft and appliances.
• Obtain regulatory approval for modifications/repairs when required.
• Determine whether repairs/alterations are major or minor per 14 CFR requirements.
• Evaluate Federal Regulations and other notices to revise maintenance programs as needed.
• Develop engineering documentation within schedule and issue status reports.
• Collaborate with Structures/Avionics Engineer Manager to develop corrective action plans.
• Provide 24/7 technical support with Kalitta Air staff and other partners.
• Liaise with manufacturers, MROs, and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Coordinate with FAA DER Engineers to support repairs/modifications.
• Develop product improvement modifications as directed by management.
• Support integration of repairs/modifications for new and existing aircraft.
• Update manufacturer manuals and documents for accuracy.
• Participate in industry groups and meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Engineering Manager.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Technical Oscoda - Michigan, Oscoda, MI, US

Reports To

Structures Engineering Manager

Shift

Full Time - 1st Shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.