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Aerospace Engineer - DAS - Grand Junction - 1386

West Star Aviation Inc. · Grand Junction, CO · 3 days ago
Engineering$90k–$130k/yrFull-time

About the role

This role provides high-level technical support for our growing aircraft maintenance operations. You will go beyond the desk, providing on-wing support and designing FAA-compliant repairs that directly improve aircraft availability.

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 (Aircraft on Ground) 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 within a fast-paced Part 145 environment, performing operational travel up to 10% to various customer and vendor locations across the USA to support maintenance efforts.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Aircraft Landing Gear Or Powerplant Experience Preferred.
  • Work experience of 3+ years Structural repair experience.
  • Extensive experience in reading/researching aircraft AMM/IPC/SRM/CMM Data.
  • Experience in corporate aircraft supporting Part 145 repair stations is preferred.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language.

Skills

  • Proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
  • Good judgment in determining activities and tasks.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in reading/researching aircraft technical data.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Life Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits.
  • 401(k) Plan with Employee Contributions & Employer Match.
  • Paid Company Holidays & Weekly Paid Time Off Accruals.
  • Flexible Work Schedules.
  • Discretionary Bonus Opportunity based on Company and Site Performance.
  • Internal Mobility & Career Advancement opportunities.

Pay

The salary rate for this position generally ranges between $90,000- $130,000. Actual rate will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience and performance.

Schedule

Weekly Competitive & Industry Leading Pay means you are paid more often.

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