Aerospace Engineer - DAS Aviation - Chattanooga - 1328

About the role

This role provides high-level technical support for DAS Aviation's growing aircraft maintenance operations. Key responsibilities include structural design and analysis, technical research, on-wing technical support, and reliability management.

Responsibilities

• Design, draft, and analyze repairs and alterations for aircraft structures while ensuring full compliance with FAA regulations.
• Extensively research and interpret aircraft technical data, including AMM, IPC, SRM, and CMM manuals.
• Provide hands-on support for difficult repair evaluations and convert recurring AOG events into long-term fleet solutions.
• Lead fleet-wide maintenance reliability projects and analyze system performance to improve aircraft availability and reduce costs.
• Manage administrative tasks, technical writing, and direct customer coordination, including occasional night or weekend support.
• Operate as part of a team to perform operational travel up to 10% to various customer and vendor locations across the USA to support maintenance efforts.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited institution in Engineering.
• A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal but not required.
• A&P License, Maintenance Control, Aircraft Cabin Entertainment/Avionics experience, or other shop experience preferred.
• Work experience of 3+ years in structural repair and extensive experience in reading/researching aircraft AMM/IPC/SRM/CMM Data.
• Experience in corporate aircraft supporting Part 145 repair stations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to work each day.
• Must have the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform routine walking, bending, squatting, or sitting.
• Must be able to perform repetitive physical motions with arms and hands.
• Must have the ability to exercise good judgment in determining activities and tasks as needed to properly complete assignments.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must possess proficiency in reading/researching aircraft technical data, as required (practical exam to be given).
• Must maintain customer-oriented work habits.

Skills

• Proactive problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under specific deadlines and time constraints.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401K match.
• Time off accruals.
• Weekly pay days.
• Opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend support as needed.