Aircraft Structure Repair Engineer (Design and Stress)

Job Description:

The Structural Repair Engineer is responsible for ensuring the timely return-to-service of commercial aircraft by delivering optimal structural repair solutions that meet airworthiness standards, minimize maintenance costs, and uphold safety. This role involves design and/or stress analysis, stakeholder coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

 Repair Assessment & Solution Development

• Assess damage scenarios using appropriate inputs and aircraft configuration drawings

• Perform hand calculations and/or computer-based analysis

• Propose and evaluate structural repair solutions considering time, cost, and safety

• Utilize existing technical and airworthiness delegations to develop approved repairs for aerostructures (Pylon / NCF/ FAF/ Highlift/ RFE)

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with cross-functional teams including Design, Stress/Fatigue, Materials, and Performance

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to validate assumptions and ensure compliance

Documentation & Approval

• Prepare technical justification documents (Design and/or Stress)

• Secure necessary approvals for repair solutions

• Respond to customer technical queries related to repairs

Fleet Standards & Data Analysis

• Propose standard repairs for fleet-wide updates to SRM, ISB, etc.

• Analyse in-service data to initiate corrective actions and follow-ups

• Ensure compliance with KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD)

Continuous Improvement & PM Support

• Identify and support local business improvement initiatives

• Ensure timely response, effective monitoring, and reporting

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Strong foundation in structural design and/or stress analysis (including F&DT)

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure

• Flexibility to operate in a multicultural, international environment

• Passion for solving real-world in-service aircraft structural issues

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Excellent communication and influencing skills

• Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous learning

• Strong interpersonal skills to foster collective problem-solving

• Ownership and clarity in defining contributions to team goals

Career Path: Candidates selected for this position will pursue a career path leading to be a Technical Signatory.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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