Aircraft Sustainment / Liaison Engineer

Position Purpose

Liaison (Sustainment) Engineer supporting line maintenance and heavy maintenance depot operations at US Air Force bases.

Essential Functions

• Providing technical dispositions and guidance for aircraft issues that exceed published limits for structural damage including sheet metal and composite repairs.
• This often includes performing a structural analysis.
• Providing work deviation authorization, interpretation of service documents & Technical Orders.
• Providing options for repairing versus replacing a part to minimize financial impact.
• Providing aircraft system trouble shooting assistance.
• Attending regular production meetings to ensure timely support.
• Providing on-site engineering assistance for significantly damaged aircraft as required.
• Coinciding events/issues with USAF Program Office for additional action, troubleshooting and follow-up.
• Monitoring trends and recurring discrepancies requiring corrective action.
• Developing typical repairs and manual supplement to eliminate repetitive Engineering Technical Assistance Requests (ETARs).
• Authoring policies and processes to ensure general compliance with FAA regulations.

Education And Experience Requirements

• BS Degree (or higher) in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering
• Two plus (2+) years in specific technical discipline

Unique Skills

• Ability to perform structural analysis to substantiate repairs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, conscientious and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Knowledge of FARs, FAA policies, and vendor manual (AMM, IPC, CMM)
• Willingness to work a flexible work schedule to meet internal customer's needs
• Aircraft/airline/MRO or aviation engineering experience desired
• Ability to pass a Tier 1(minimum) Investigation for work on Department of Defense contracts.
• Existing security clearance is preferred

Location / Travel

• This is a REMOTE position with no relocation requirement.
• Travel to USAF bases will be required once per month (minimum) for 3-4 days at a time.
• All travel costs are covered (including, flights, hotel, rental car, GSA per diem, etc.).
• Additionally, the travel locations/frequency are subject to change (with an advanced notice) depending on where coverage is needed.

Benefits

• Benefits coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
• 401(k) with matching