Job Category:
Engineering
POSITION PURPOSE
Responsible for ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and airworthiness of aircraft through the design, analysis, and maintenance of aircraft structures. This role involves coordinating with OEM's to develop and implement engineering solutions to support aircraft modifications, repairs, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing operational efficiency. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain high safety standards and optimize airline performance
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Collaborate with OEM, STC Holders, DER teams to diagnose structural issues and recommend repair solutions that comply regulatory standards.
Analyze and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support aircraft modifications, repairs, and upgrades
Develop work cards specific to structural inspections, repairs, modifications and continued airworthiness
Works with Maintenance Teams to ensure repair documents are understood and repairs are accomplished to authorized published instructions
Ensures all structural repairs are accurately tracked for later analysis, e.g., Aging Aircraft
Provide technical expertise during aircraft inspections, maintenance checks and incident investigations related to structural integrity
Works with suppliers and manufactures to evaluate materials, components and technologies for structural applications
Technical liaison for OEM and suppliers to ensure timely and ongoing support
Prepare detailed reports and documentation for regulatory submissions and internal records
Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in structural engineering to improve processes
Fosters the Company's core values and culture throughout the work environment
Performs other duties as assigned
? REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
FAA Mechanic Certificate with a rating of Airframe & Powerplant or foreign equivalent
Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) in Aviation (any discipline) or a related technical field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of experience in related engineering and/or aircraft maintenance
Requires a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all appropriate maintenance and airworthiness requirements of 14 CFR. (i.e., Parts 1, 21, 23, 25, 43, 45, 47, 65, 91, and 121) and manuals required by 14 CFR Parts 121 and 133
PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Aviation (any discipline)
Six Sigma or Lean Processes, certificate
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
DECISION MAKING
Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction. Decisions require thought and may not be structured. Decisions tend to be short term and usually of moderate cost.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Able to move about the work environment.
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
Able to lift or move up to 10 pounds occasionally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
May be required to work in open airplane hangars up to 10% of the time.
May work in high, precarious places, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and encounters risk of electrical shock up to 35% of the time.
Works near moving mechanical up to 70% of the time.
Occasionally exposed to very loud noise (examples: plane engines).
Able to work weekends, holidays, night shift, and overtime, as required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight stays.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada.
Republic continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It's an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways.
Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work is what distinguishes us. We work to encourage, support and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement and Guiding Principles - those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.
