Aircraft Fuel Tank Repair Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed engineering reviews of major repairs located within or affecting aircraft fuel tank areas.
• Evaluate repair documentation for conformity with approved design data, certification basis, and operator requirements.
• Review structural substantiation, stress analysis, fatigue assessments, and damage tolerance evaluations associated with repairs.
• Evaluate the impact of repairs on fuel tank ignition prevention features.
• Verify compliance with fuel tank safety requirements related to: flammability reduction, ignition source prevention, bonding and grounding, electrical wiring installations, lightning protection, and fuel quantity indication systems (FQIS).
• Review potential effects of repairs on fuel system functionality and safety-critical systems.
• Confirm repairs do not violate Airworthiness Limitations or certification assumptions.
• Ensure appropriate certification documentation and approvals are obtained.
• Coverage of safety implications associated with major fuel tank repairs.
• Support Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), ODA Unit Members, or regulatory authorities during approval activities.
• Prepare engineering review reports documenting conclusions and approval recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5-10 years of aerospace engineering experience.
• Experience in aircraft structures, fuel systems, repairs, alterations, certification, or continued airworthiness activities.
• Knowledge of aircraft fuel tank safety regulations and certification requirements.
• Familiarity with major repair approvals and regulatory compliance processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Boeing or Airbus aircraft programs.
• Knowledge of FAA SFAR 88 and fuel tank safety initiatives.
• Experience supporting DER, ODA, AR, or EASA DOA activities.
• Familiarity with damage tolerance, fatigue analysis, and structural substantiation methods.
• Experience performing or reviewing safety assessments (FHA, SSA, FTA).