Aerospace Engineer - DAS - Columbus - 1326

About the role

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

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.
• 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

• Self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to work each day.
• Must perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
• Must follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
• Maintain customer-oriented work habits.

Skills

• Proactive problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in reading/researching aircraft technical data.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Time off accruals.
• Weekly pay days.
• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with potential for flexible scheduling to accommodate maintenance needs.