Structures Repair Engineer

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Requirements

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the following:
  • Airline Engineering, MRO engineering or OEM MRB environment
  • Developing structural repairs on Airbus and/or Boeing aircraft
  • Airbus and/or Boeing Drawing system, SRM, CMM, CML, PMS, OEM Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives and Airbusworld and/or MyBoeingFleet
  • Performing general stress analysis to determine fastener bearing, shear out, joint strength, repair splice and doubler sizing
  • Contacting OEM for support, including:
    • Creating damage reports using photos, drawings, and SRM sections
    • Clearly communicating the issue to the OEM
    • Developing a suitable repair process
    • Clearly stating the process to the OEM and requesting approval
    • Communicating all relevant information to reduce the number of messages and obtain approval in the shortest amount of time
  • Preparation of engineering modification and repair documentation for technicians at various Line and MRO facilities
  • Assisting maintenance technicians to evaluate damage accurately per the SRM
  • Making correct major/minor determinations and identifying classifications
  • Developing substantiation reports to justify modification and repair designs

Preferred Qualifications

• A319/A320 structural repair and alteration development experience
• B737 Max structural repair and alteration development experience
• Prior experience in Liaison Engineering at a Commercial Airline
• Experience developing Engineering documentation from FAA and OEM documents

Responsibilities

• Ensures all structural repairs/alterations performed to the aircraft are properly classified and supported by appropriate documentation
• Ensures structural repairs/alterations accomplished are appropriate and necessary
• Ensures the type of repairs align with Allegiant standards
• Ensures repairs/alterations accomplished during a maintenance visit have negligible to zero impact to the in-service fleet
• Ensures any follow-up actions are properly documented on engineering paperwork and captured in the Allegiant system
• Creates Engineering Documentation to capture repairs/alteration accomplishment instructions
• Creates Substantiation Reports to justify alterations and repairs
• Obtains OEM or FAA approvals for alterations and repairs
• Travels to MROs and Allegiant maintenance bases to train personnel on Allegiant Engineering processes and documentation
• Travels to MROs to survey aircraft for repetitive repairs, development of typical repairs, and review structural reliability issues
• Communicates with OEM to obtain alteration and repair approvals, seek advice for new issues, and provide damage reports and data
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

• Office environment: regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, printer, and phone
• May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs
• May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation
• Regular attendance is a requirement of the role
• Exposure to moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations
• Ability to work in a confined area and sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Some travel may be required
• Team Members may be required to report to their assigned work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state, or federal order

Benefits

Full Time

• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Medical Travel Reimbursement
• Legal, Identity, and Pet Insurance
• 401K with an employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flight Benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Part Time

• Profit Sharing
• Medical Travel Reimbursement
• Legal, Identity, and Pet Insurance
• 401K with an employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flight Benefits
• Sick time