Aircraft Structural Engineer

Who we are:

AerSale is a global leader and market innovator specializing in aviation products and services to meet the growing demand for aftermarket support in global passenger, cargo, and government segments. Featuring complete aircraft nose-to-tail, value-added offerings, including Aircraft & Component Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services (MRO), Aircraft & Engine Sales and Leasing, Used Serviceable Material (USM) Sales and Parts Exchange, Flight Equipment Asset Management Services, Internally developed aircraft and component modifications (engineered solutions) designed to enhance aircraft performance and operating economics (e.g. AerSale, AerTrak and AerAware).

For more information, visit us at www.aersale.com.

What we Offer:

• Sign On Bonus

• Medical Insurance

• 100% Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

• 401K with Employer Contribution

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Education Reimbursement (related field)

• Employee Referral Program and Recognition Program

• Paid Holidays and 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days annually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Authors and approves structural repairs for aircraft and or components.

• Familiar with corrosion mitigation on aircraft structures.

• Familiar with fatigue, strength of materials and aircraft structures.

• Researches and provides recommendations to aircraft structures items by working with OEM, vendors, etc.

• Proposed and submits structural repair to OEMs/DERs and obtains approvals as needed.

• Provide technical assistance to MRO C-Check maintenance team.

• The position requires application of engineering principles to research technical, operational, and quality issues, as well as determining interim and final engineering solutions, and responding to OEM/Vendor and internal questions and reported problems through internal and external communication.

• Prepares, creates, reviews, and approves engineering documentation in accordance with Vendor Engineering Standard Operating Procedures and processes (includes repairs, modifications, and alterations).

• Utilizes technical expertise and practical experience to disposition complex technical issues.

• Reviews documents including CMM's, Service Letters, Service Bulletins, FARs, CFR's, Airworthiness Directives, and other manufacturer issued publications.

• Interface with equipment vendors, industry partners, MRO providers and regulatory authorities.

• Collaboration with Planning, Quality Assurance, Supply, Materials and Maintenance for process improvements as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Engineering Degree / Advanced Degree / A&P License

• 3 years' experience as an Engineer in an aviation capacity.

• Commercial aviation experience with FAR 121, in the field of Aircraft Maintenance, Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Regulatory Compliance.

• Experienced with B737.

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (Parts 25, 121, etc.).

• Familiarity with Airworthiness Directives and Manufacturer Service Bulletins.

• Experience and familiarity with certification, STCs, modification and repair of complex aircraft systems, components, and installation on Part 121 aircraft

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of aircraft/engine maintenance and specification documents, particularly AMM, WDM, SRM, IPC, TSM, etc.

• Familiarity or experience with aircraft structures, metal and composite repairs, damage tolerance analysis, knowledge of corrosion impact to metals.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to promptly respond to immediate issues or concerns.

• Must be able to work flexible hours.

• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to summarize complex technical matters.

• Must be able to represent employer confidently and professionally to members of the Aviation industry and associated Vendors.

• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects to balance work within the group, ensuring important technical updates are provided to maintenance documentation in an expeditious manner.

• Ability to design and approve repair schemes in-house, when possible, utilizing static analysis and previously approved data.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.