Posted 29 days ago
Aircraft Line Support Engineer (ESC, AOG)
ChicagoOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Provides technical dispositions and engineering guidance for aircraft line maintenance, including structural analysis, repair authorization, and troubleshooting to support AOG and ESC operations.
About this role
Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH Global) is looking for an Aircraft Line Support Engineer (ESC, AOG).
Position Purpose:
Liaison engineering supporting aircraft line maintenance operations.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Providing technical dispositions (via Engineering Authorizations) 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 & Engineering Orders.
- Providing options for repairing versus replacing a part to minimize financial impact.
- Providing aircraft system trouble shooting assistance to Line Maintenance.
- Attending daily production meeting and pre-induction meeting to ensure timely support
- Coordinating events/issues with Engineering Fleet Groups for additional action, troubleshooting and follow-up.
- Monitoring trends and recurring discrepancies requiring corrective action. Developing Typical Repairs and manual supplement to eliminate repetitive BA requests.
As an ideal candidate to join the AVTECH team, you will meet the following:
Education and Experience Requirements:
- BS Degree (or higher) in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering
- Two plus (2+) years in specific technical discipline
Required 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)
- Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule to meet internal customer's needs
- Aircraft/airline/MRO or aviation engineering experience desired
Shift:
- Typical shift is Tuesday thru the following Monday
- 10 hours a day (w/additional 5 hours of pay on either end to cover travel)
- 7 on/7 off rotation (no relocation requirement)
- Travel costs covered (i.e., flights, hotel, rental car, etc.)
Benefits:
- coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
- 401(k) with matching
Skills
AMMCMMComposite RepairCorrective ActionEngineering OrdersFAA PoliciesFARsIPCManual Supplement DevelopmentService Documents InterpretationSheet Metal RepairStructural AnalysisTroubleshootingWork Deviation Authorization
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