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.