Company Overview
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Role Overview
Join the [$COMPANY_NAME] airframe & powerplant engineering team as a Junior A&P Engineer, where you’ll support the certification, modification, and sustainment of turbine-powered aircraft under 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29. Working alongside DERs, ODA UM/ARs, and senior engineers, you’ll translate field maintenance data, service bulletins, and STC packages into production-ready work instructions while building a rock-solid foundation in structural analysis, powerplant integration, and FAA conformity processes.
Responsibilities
- Prepare elementary stress analyses and fatigue check sheets for metallic and composite repairs using classical hand calculations and Siemens Femap / NASTRAN.
- Generate engineering authorizations (EAs), repair sketches, and conformity inspection plans that comply with FAA AC 43.13-1B and the latest issue of [$COMPANY_NAME] Design Manual.
- Review OEM service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and STC data kits; extract relevant instructions and create clear, concise work cards for line and base maintenance teams.
- Support on-wing powerplant troubleshooting by collecting engine trend data, borescope findings, and oil-debris samples; summarize results in concise engineering reports.
- Coordinate with supply-chain and production control to ensure parts and materials meet TSO/PMA compliance and are properly documented on FAA Form 8130-3 tags.
- Participate in MRB and FRB meetings, document non-conformance dispositions in Corridor or similar MRO software, and track corrective actions to closure.
- Conduct fit-checks and functional tests on prototype installations; capture dimensional data with FARO Arm or laser tracker and update 3-D CATIA / SolidWorks models.
- Maintain strict revision control in [$COMPANY_NAME] PLM system (Teamcenter or ENOVIA) and ensure all deliverables meet DO-178C and DO-160G configuration standards.
- Shadow senior DERs during FAA conformity inspections and learn to prepare 8110-3 compliance statements for minor & major alterations.
Required Qualifications
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience in civilian or military aviation maintenance, manufacturing, or modification environment.
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate active and in good standing.
- Associate degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Aviation Technology (B.S. in progress acceptable).
- Fundamental understanding of 14 CFR Parts 21, 23, 25, 33, 43, and 91 regulatory framework.
- Working knowledge of aircraft structural materials (2024, 7075, Ti-6Al-4V, carbon/epoxy) and common corrosion types.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Teams) and basic CAD navigation; CATIA V5 experience preferred.
- U.S. person status due to export-controlled hardware and ITAR requirements.
- Ability to lift 35 lbs, work from heights up to 40 ft on man-lifts, and pass FAA/DOT drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
- B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited) or graduation within 12 months.
- Experience with turbine engines (CF34, PW100, PT6, or similar) including borescope interpretation and vibration analysis.
- Familiarity with fatigue analysis tools: NASGRO, AFGROW, or equivalent crack-growth software.
- Basic scripting in MATLAB or Python for data reduction and test-cell performance plots.
- Completion of an OEM structural repair course (e.g., Boeing 737/787, Airbus A320/A350).
- Knowledge of additive manufacturing (metal & polymer) for rapid-repair prototyping.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt or equivalent continuous-improvement training.
Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies
- Stress & fatigue: classical hand analysis, FEM preprocessing, and NASTRAN solver setup.
- CAD: CATIA V5, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX for part modeling and assembly clash detection.
- PLM & MRO: Teamcenter, ENOVIA, Corridor, TRAX, or SAP MRO for configuration control.
- Documentation: FAA Forms 337, 8110-3, 8130-3; ability to read Wiring Diagram Manuals (WDM) and Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC).
- Engine diagnostics: Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM), oil-analysis interpretation, vibration spectrum review.
- Standard tools: micrometers, strain gauges, load cells, FARO Arm, Artec 3-D scanner.
Soft Skills and Cultural Fit
- Natural curiosity—asks “why” and digs into root causes before proposing fixes.
- Clear technical communicator; can explain rivet spacing rationale to AMTs in the hangar and sketch a free-body diagram for stress engineers in the office.
- Detail-oriented: catches missing fastener call-outs and verifies torque values against latest revision.
- Safety-first mindset—willing to stop the line for a potential crack indication.
- Collaborative: partners respectfully with inspectors, production, and program management under tight turnaround pressures.
- Growth attitude—actively seeks feedback and logs training hours toward DER/UM credential roadmap.
Benefits and Perks
Compensation: [$SALARY_RANGE] + overtime eligible + 10% annual bonus potential.
- Medical, dental, vision coverage effective day one; zero-premium HDHP option.
- 401(k) with 6% company match, immediate vesting.
- Tool allowance: $1,000/year plus company-issued electronic torque wrench set.
- Professional development: paid A&P recurrent training, DER mentoring program, and tuition reimbursement up to $10 k/year.
- Flight benefits: standby travel on [$COMPANY_NAME] cargo and passenger routes after 6 months.
- Relocation assistance for candidates moving >50 mi to [$COMPANY_LOCATION].
Equal Opportunity Statement
[$COMPANY_NAME] is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Location
This position is based at [$COMPANY_LOCATION] with flexibility for hybrid schedules: three days on-site in the hangar/office and two days remote for analytical work. Occasional domestic travel to vendor or customer sites (≤15%).
