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Aviation Technical Services · 12 hours ago

Senior Engineer, Repair Innovation

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $144K/yr

5+ years exp

Aviation Technical Services is a leader in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul with over 50 years of experience. The Senior Engineer, Repair Innovation will lead new product and service development and provide repair innovation leadership within component repair teams, ensuring compliance with FAA and other standards.

AerospaceService Industry

Responsibilities

Fosters a collaborative environment with the engineering and operations teams. Provides mentorship and technical guidance through project phases

Provides training and support to engineering and operations staff on repair techniques, regulatory requirements, and best practices

Leads engineering activities to ensure timely and accurate completion of repair and modification projects in advance of maintenance and overhaul activities

Plans, reviews, and prioritizes engineering tasks to meet customer timelines, regulatory standards, and budgetary constraints

Oversees R&D projects focused on innovative repair processes and component enhancements, managing from concept through implementation, with the goals of expanding revenue, reducing costs, and eliminating waste

Conducts feasibility studies, risk assessments, business cases, and performance evaluations of new designs and repair concepts

Leads the facility Capability Development process and identifies and develops new repair capabilities to expand service offerings, leveraging the latest industry advancements and technologies

Develops and substantiates complex repair solutions aligned with FAA, OEM, customer, and ATS Quality standards

Analyzes and substantiates complex repair and modification designs using industry-standard practices and adheres to customer, OEM, and other technical data

Creates, reviews, and approves engineering designs, repair instructions, and technical documentation using CAD software

Develops and approves engineering documents and CAD drawings within authorized signatory level, ensuring they meet compliance and accuracy standards

Ensures strict adherence to FAA, EASA, and other regulatory requirements in all engineering documents, drawings, and designs

Works closely with contracted and internal DERs and other engineering resources to develop and certify repair designs, supporting FAA 8110-3 approvals

Produces and reviews technical investigations, repair instructions, and written accomplishment instructions for component repairs or modifications for new products and services

Develops work statements and hour estimates to support project proposals, aligning with strategic business objectives

Represents the engineering function in interactions with customers, OEMs, and regulatory authorities, presenting value-based repair solutions and resolving technical issues

Leads the facility response to support Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletin implementation efforts from a commercial capture perspective

Co-leads the facility Cost War Room process and collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain, to optimize repair processes, reduce material and labor costs, and reduce turnaround time (TAT). Manages follow-on actions from Cost War Room meetings to completion, including PMA, DER, and other cost or lead-time saving opportunities

Provides on-call support and works some alternative shifts to meet project demands

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

FAA certificationOEM/MRO experienceRepair innovationEngineering designCAD softwareProject managementTechnical guidanceMentorshipCollaboration

Required

Master's degree in related field of Engineering, with five (5) or more years of relevant aerospace experience preferred; or Bachelor's degree in related field of Engineering, with eight (8) or more years of relevant aerospace experience, and with a Professional Engineer (PE) license required

OEM/MRO component repair/design experience required, including component repair development, FAA certification, repair generation, DER coordination, and regulatory compliance