Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years Not specified

Education Not specified

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

This role develops structural repair instructions and conducts substantiation analyses for Textron Aviation jet and propeller aircraft. It ensures repair data complies with FAA requirements and internal engineering standards while supporting certification, safety, and continued airworthiness.

Key Responsibilities

Develop structural repair instructions and engineering drawings
Perform structural analyses for repair solutions
Ensure repairs comply with FAA regulations and Textron Aviation standards
Prepare structural reports and support FAA and ODA approval
Collaborate with customers and service centers for troubleshooting, AOG events, and field repairs

Technical Overview

You will review damage assessments and certification data, then perform structural analyses (including load path, strength, and durability evaluation) using CATIA and finite-element analysis methods. You will also develop structural test programs and prepare compliance-focused structural reports for FAA/ODA approvals.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Structural Repair Engineer who can develop structural repair instructions and perform structural analyses to support FAA certification and continued airworthiness. They have hands-on experience using CATIA and finite-element analysis, and they can produce compliance-ready repair documentation while coordinating with ODA Unit Members, DERs, and FAA representatives.

Must-Have Skills

develop structural repair instructionsperform structural analysesensure repairs comply with applicable FAA regulationsprepare structural reports with compliance documentationcoordinate with ODA Unit MembersDERsand FAA representatives

Tools & Platforms

CATIAfinite-element analysis tools

Required Skills

structural repair instructionsinstallation proceduresengineering drawingsrepair documentationreturn-to-servicestructural analysesload pathsstrengthdurabilitycompliance with design criteriacertification requirementsfinite-element analysisCATIAstructural test programsFAA regulations compliancestructural reportsODA approvalODA Unit MembersDERs

Hard Skills

structural repair instructionsinstallation proceduresengineering drawingsrepair documentationreturn-to-serviceaircraft recoveryferry flight operationstemporary repairsdamage assessmentsstructural analysesload pathsstrengthdurabilitycompliance with design criteriacertification requirementsfinite-element analysisCATIAstructural test programsFAA regulations compliancestructural reportsODA approvalengineering recommendationsAOG eventsfield repairs

Soft Skills

collaboration with customerscustomer service collaborationcross-functional collaborationtechnical communicationability to manage multiple repair requests concurrentlymeeting schedule expectationstroubleshooting supportattention to compliance and safety requirements

Industry & Role

Industry Aerospace

Job Function Develop and substantiate aircraft structural repairs to meet FAA certification and continued airworthiness requirements

Role Subtype Structural Engineer

Keywords for Your Resume

Structural Repair Engineerstructural repair instructionsinstallation proceduresengineering drawingsreturn-to-servicedamage assessmentsstructural analysesload pathsstrengthdurabilityfinite-element analysisCATIAclassical engineering methodsstructural test programsFAA regulationsFAAODA approvalODA Unit MembersDERsFAA representativescertification requirements

Deal Breakers

Must be able to ensure repairs comply with applicable FAA regulations, Must be able to coordinate with ODA Unit Members and DERs / FAA representatives

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