5 A&P Engineer Job Description Templates and Examples

Company Overview

[$COMPANY_OVERVIEW]

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Junior A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) Engineer to join [$COMPANY_NAME]’s growing aerospace engineering team. In this early-career role you will support the design, analysis, certification, and sustainment of next-generation aircraft systems under the mentorship of senior engineers. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to FAA Part 25/23 regulations, CATIA v5, Siemens Teamcenter PLM, and fatigue & damage-tolerance tools such as NASGRO and AFGROW while contributing to real flight-hardware programs that move the needle on fuel efficiency, safety, and passenger experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate and revise 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and BOMs in CATIA v5 and NX for metallic and composite airframe components
• Perform preliminary stress analysis on joints, fittings, and panels using hand calculations and FEA (NASTRAN/PATRAN) to support design trade studies
• Assist in developing certification deliverables: load path reports, fatigue & damage-tolerance analyses, compliance checklists, and test plans per FAR 25.571
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and MRO teams to resolve first-article inspection findings and implement engineering changes through an ECR/ECO workflow in Teamcenter
• Support ground and flight tests by authoring instrumentation lists, reviewing data, and documenting deviations in Test Incident Reports (TIRs)
• Maintain configuration control of engineering data and ensure adherence to [$COMPANY_NAME]’s design standards and FAA/EASA guidance material
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews, presenting analysis results to senior staff and incorporating feedback in an iterative design cycle
• Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives—reduce part count, optimize weight, and standardize fasteners while meeting cost and schedule targets

Required Qualifications

• 0–2 years of professional experience in airframe or powerplant engineering; internship or collegiate project experience with UAVs, SAE Aero Design, or AIAA Design/Build/Fly counts
• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Fundamental understanding of mechanics of materials, statics, and fatigue analysis
• Basic proficiency with 3D CAD (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or CREO) and willingness to become expert in CATIA v5 within 6 months
• U.S. person status due to export-control requirements for aircraft technical data
• Demonstrated examples of curiosity, ownership, and bias for action—school projects, maker-space builds, or open-source contributions welcome

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op at an OEM, MRO, or supplier working on Part 25/23 aircraft
• Familiarity with composite laminate analysis (classical lamination theory, ply-drop rules) and manufacturing processes (autoclave cure, resin transfer molding)
• Exposure to Python, MATLAB, or VBA for automating repetitive stress checks or post-processing FEA results
• Knowledge of aviation safety management systems (SMS) and root-cause tools such as 5-Why or Fishbone diagrams
• Engine-in-test-cell or propulsion-course project experience covering gas-turbine cycles, engine mounts, or nacelle design

Technical Skills & Relevant Technologies

• CAD: CATIA v5 (strongly preferred), Siemens NX, SolidWorks
• FEA: NASTRAN, PATRAN, FEMAP, ANSYS Mechanical APDL
• Fatigue & DT: NASGRO, AFGROW, SWIFT, or equivalent crack-growth solvers
• PLM: Teamcenter, ENOVIA, or Windchill for revision and workflow control
• Scripting: Python, MATLAB, Excel VBA for data reduction and macro development
• Regulations: FAR Part 25/23, Advisory Circulars 20-107B (composites), 25.571-1D (DT)

Soft Skills & Cultural Fit

• Growth mindset—actively seeks feedback, documents lessons learned, and pursues FAA DER mentoring path
• Clear technical communicator; can explain shear flow or fatigue scatter factors to non-engineers without jargon
• Detail-oriented: catches missing edge distances, incorrect material callouts, or mismatched fastener coatings before release
• Collaborative: jumps in to help structures, interiors, or systems teams when load paths cross organizational boundaries
• Safety-first attitude—questions requirements that compromise crashworthiness or maintainability

Benefits & Perks

Compensation: [$SALARY_RANGE] annually plus overtime-eligible pay for test or travel hours.

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
• 401(k) with 6% match, immediate vesting
• Annual tuition reimbursement up to $10k for advanced degrees or A&P license
• Relocation stipend for moves within the continental U.S.
• 9/80 work schedule—every other Friday off to pursue flight training or rest
• Employee flight club—discovered a new fatigue-crack? Take a Cessna 172 up for a celebratory sortie on us

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. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with unique aerospace perspectives.

Location

This position is based in [$COMPANY_LOCATION] with a hybrid schedule—on-site collaboration three days per week in our structural test lab and digital engineering hub. Occasional travel to suppliers and flight-test sites (≤10%) is expected.

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Company Overview

[$COMPANY_OVERVIEW]

Role Overview

We are searching for a detail-oriented, FAA-certified A&P Engineer to own airframe and powerplant engineering activities across [$COMPANY_NAME]’s expanding commercial and business aviation fleet. You will translate regulatory requirements into certifiable technical solutions, lead structural and systems modifications, and drive root-cause investigations that keep our aircraft compliant, airworthy, and commercially competitive. This is a high-visibility role reporting to the Director of Engineering and interacting daily with flight operations, maintenance control, quality assurance, and OEM partners.

Responsibilities

• Author, review, and approve engineering authorizations (EAs), service bulletins, and supplemental type certificates (STCs) for structural repairs, avionics upgrades, and powerplant adaptations on Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, and Bombardier platforms.
• Perform stress analysis, fatigue-life assessments, and damage-tolerance evaluations using NASGRO, AFGROW, and FEA tools (NASTRAN/PATRAN) to substantiate repairs and alterations.
• Lead cross-functional MRB and DER teams to disposition NDT findings, AD/SB compliance, and non-conformances within 24-hour AOG windows.
• Develop BOMs, assembly instructions, and kitting packages that integrate with [$COMPANY_NAME]’s ERP and digital twin configuration management system.
• Support flight-test programs by generating flight-test cards, monitoring real-time telemetry, and certifying post-flight data to satisfy FAA Order 8110.4C.
• Mentor junior structures and systems engineers on 14 CFR Part 25/121 certification pathways, industry standards (ATA 100, S1000D), and design-for-maintainability best practices.
• Champion continuous-improvement initiatives—e.g., predictive maintenance algorithms, lightweight composite doubler designs—that reduce turnaround time and empty weight.

Required Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license plus a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of aircraft engineering experience with at least 3 years in a Part 121/135/145 environment.
• Working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 21, 25, 33, 43, 65, and 121 regulations, as well as FAA AC 20-107B composite guidelines.
• Proficiency with CAD packages (CATIA V5, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX) and PLM workflows (Teamcenter, Enovia).
• Demonstrated ability to produce substantiation reports accepted by FAA ACO or DER/ODA units.
• U.S. person status required for ITAR-controlled technical data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current FAA DER or ODA UM/AR authorization in Structures or Systems.
• Experience with engine programs such as CFM56, GE90, PW1100G, or Rolls-Royce BR700 series.
• Familiarity with MSG-3 task development, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and digital thread technologies (ARINC 665, ATA Spec 42).
• Skilled in Python, MATLAB, or VBA for automation of repetitive stress or life-analysis tasks.
• Previous Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification and root-cause analysis using 8D or Apollo methods.

Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies

• Stress & Fatigue: NASGRO, AFGROW, FEA, hand calc (Bruhn, Roark, Niu).
• CAD/PLM: CATIA V5, SolidWorks, NX, Teamcenter, Enovia, AutoCAD.
• Analytics: MATLAB, Python pandas, Excel Power Query, SQL-based reliability dashboards.
• Documentation: Adobe Pro, Arbortext, MS Office 365, Confluence, Jira.
• Regulatory: FAA Orders 8110.4C, 8100.15, EASA Part 21, Transport Canada Chapter 521.

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

• Obsessive attention to airworthiness detail balanced with pragmatic, schedule-driven decision making.
• Clear, concise technical writing and verbal briefings that resonate with regulators, technicians, and executives alike.
• Proven track record leading cross-disciplinary tiger teams under AOG or high-pressure audit conditions.
• Passion for mentoring, knowledge sharing, and fostering a just culture of safety and compliance.

Benefits and Perks

Compensation Range: [$SALARY_RANGE] annually plus overtime eligibility for AOG support.

• 10% target bonus and restricted stock unit (RSU) awards.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision for employees; generous HSA contribution.
• 401(k) with 6% dollar-for-dollar match, vested immediately.
• Paid training for DER/ODA accreditation, conference attendance (SAE, AIAA, NBAA), and tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
• Flight benefits: positive-space travel on [$COMPANY_NAME] routes and reciprocal jump-seat agreements.
• Relocation package or remote workstation stipend where applicable.

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 protected veteran status.

Location

Primary base: [$COMPANY_LOCATION] with hybrid schedule—three days on-site at our MRO hangar and two days remote engineering work. Occasional domestic and international travel to vendor and line stations up to 20%.

Company Overview

[$COMPANY_OVERVIEW]

Role Overview

As a Senior A&P Engineer at [$COMPANY_NAME], you will own the structural integrity and airworthiness of next-generation airframes, propulsion systems, and mission-critical components. You’ll translate FAA, EASA, and MIL-HDBK regulations into elegant design solutions, lead cross-functional trade studies, and sign off on flight-release documentation that keeps pilots and passengers safe at 40,000 ft. This is a high-visibility, high-impact position for an aviation professional who thrives on technical rigor, mentoring rising talent, and pushing the boundaries of aerospace performance.

Responsibilities

• Certify primary and secondary aircraft structures to 14 CFR §25/§23, CS-25/CS-23, or MIL-STD-810G, producing substantiation packages that pass first-time FAA DER or ODA Unit scrutiny
• Lead finite-element modelling (FEM) and fatigue/damage-tolerance analyses using NASTRAN, ABAQUS, or ANSYS to predict life limits, crack-growth rates, and inspection intervals
• Drive system-level DFMEAs and PFMEAs for airframe, hydraulic, fuel, and propulsion installations; own the resulting risk-mitigation roadmaps
• Author, review, and approve structural-repair manuals, service bulletins, and continued-airworthiness instructions that meet ATA iSpec 2200 standards
• Mentor junior engineers on metallic (7075-T6, Ti-6Al-4V, 17-4 PH) and composite (CFRP, Aramid, sandwich panels) design allowables, fastener selection, joint optimization, and corrosion prevention
• Interface with flight-test, manufacturing, and supply-chain teams to resolve non-conformances, champion root-cause analyses, and implement corrective actions within an AS9100 QMS
• Present airworthiness risk assessments to executive leadership; influence go/no-go decisions for prototype, production, and in-service aircraft
• Champion weight-reduction initiatives that deliver measurable fuel-burn savings while maintaining fail-safe and damage-tolerant design principles
• Track regulatory developments (e.g., FAA Part 23 rewrite, MOSAIC, EASA SCAIL) and insert new compliance pathways into [$COMPANY_NAME]’s certification strategy

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (M.S. preferred)
• 8+ years of aircraft structures or systems certification experience under FAA or EASA regulations
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or DER/UM/AR authority strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise with at least one major aircraft program from preliminary design through type certificate issuance
• Proficiency with FEA solvers (NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS) and pre/post processors (FEMAP, HyperMesh, Patran)
• Deep knowledge of metallic and composite material allowables, fatigue spectra (TWIST, FALSTAFF), and damage-tolerance analysis tools (AFGROW, NASGRO)
• Experience authoring certification plans, compliance checklists, and test plans that satisfy §25.571, §25.613, or equivalent
• U.S. Person status required for ITAR-controlled projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Active FAA DER Structures or Systems appointment
• Hands-on experience with additive-manufactured aerospace parts and novel certification methodologies (MMPDS-13, CMH-17)
• Exposure to fly-by-wire load alleviation, gust load alleviation, or aeroelastic tailoring
• Python or MATLAB scripting for automating repetitive stress checks and generating certification reports
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML and Cameo
• Green-blue hydrogen or hybrid-electric propulsion airframe integration
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt with proven cost-of-quality reductions

Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies

• CAD: CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo
• PLM: Teamcenter, ENOVIA, Windchill
• Analysis: NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, Altair OptiStruct, HyperSizer
• Fatigue & Damage Tolerance: AFGROW, NASGRO, nCode, FEMFAT
• Programming: Python, MATLAB, VBA for report automation
• Regulatory Databases: FAA Regulatory Guidance Library, EASA Easy Access Rules, Transport Canada CARS
• Configuration Management: Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

• Track record of leading cross-disciplinary tiger teams—structures, interiors, avionics, powerplant—to consensus under aggressive certification timelines
• Comfortable presenting complex stress margins and regulatory interpretations to non-engineer executives; translate technical risk into business impact
• Mentorship mindset: you measure success by the number of junior engineers you’ve elevated to sign-off authority
• Relentless attention to detail—every bolt torque, every shimming note, every fatigue spectrum gets scrutinized before release
• Thrives in a fast-growth environment where yesterday’s “impossible” is today’s certification basis

Benefits and Perks

Base salary range: [$SALARY_RANGE] plus annual performance bonus and equity

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and dependents
• 401(k) with 6% company match, immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO—minimum 15 days encouraged, plus one paid volunteer day
• $3,500 annual training stipend; internal DER/UM mentoring program
• Relocation package or monthly remote-work stipend if >50 miles from [$COMPANY_LOCATION]
• On-site fitness center and subsidized healthy meal program
• Flight training scholarship—earn your PPL or advance to instrument rating on us

Equal Opportunity Statement

[$COMPANY_NAME] is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout our recruitment process.

Location

This is a hybrid position based in [$COMPANY_LOCATION]. Expect three days per week on-site for test labs, DER consultations, and design reviews; the remaining days are flex-remote within commuting distance.

Application Instructions: If you meet 70% (or even 50%) of the requirements above, we still want to hear from you. Passion, curiosity, and a history of raising the safety bar can outweigh checking every box. Send your résumé and a brief cover letter describing the most challenging certification puzzle you’ve solved—we read every application personally.

Company Overview

[$COMPANY_OVERVIEW]

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Engineer to spearhead the certification, design integration, and airworthiness validation of next-generation aircraft systems at [$COMPANY_NAME]. You will own the technical interface between certification authorities, structural design teams, propulsion groups, and maintenance operations—ensuring every bolt, wire, and turbine blade meets FAR 23/25/27/33 and EASA CS standards while pushing the boundaries of lightweight composites, additive-manufactured metalics, and hybrid-electric propulsion. This is a hands-on, regulatory-heavy leadership role where you will sign off on 8110-3s, delegate conformity inspections, and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of certification engineers.

Responsibilities

• Act as DER/ODA Unit Member or company signatory for A&P disciplines, authoring and approving certification plans, test plans, compliance reports, and ICA (Instructions for Continued Airworthiness).
• Lead FAA conformity inspections, witness static/fatigue/flammability tests, and manage all findings through closure in the [$COMPANY_NAME] QMS.
• Drive airframe structural substantiation—static strength, damage tolerance, flutter, bird-strike, and crashworthiness—using NASGRO, FEMAP/NASTRAN, and MATLAB/Simulink models correlated to test.
• Own powerplant integration: engine mounts, firewalls, bleed-air, fuel, oil, and induction systems; validate vibration, over-torque, and blade-out scenarios per FAR 33.
• Champion reliability & maintainability analyses (MSG-3, MTBF, MTBUR) to deliver aircraft with 99.5 % dispatch reliability and 20 % reduction in scheduled maintenance man-hours.
• Mentor junior engineers on FAA Order 8110.4, 8110.49, and ASTM F44 consensus standards; conduct technical reviews and approve engineering authorizations.
• Partner with supply-chain to audit supplier compliance, review first-article inspection reports, and approve alternative materials (composite prepregs, Ti-6Al-4V additively-manufactured lattices).
• Support flight-test organization by reviewing flight-test cards, resolving in-flight anomalies, and issuing engineering dispositions within 24 h to maintain program schedule.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline; Master’s preferred.
• Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license plus 10+ years of civil aircraft certification experience on Part 23/25/27 aircraft.
• DER or ODA UM authorization in Structures or Powerplant, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Demonstrated success leading at least one complete TC or STC project from preliminary design through FAA/EASA issuance.
• Deep knowledge of FAR 23/25/27/33, AC 20-107B composite guidelines, and ASTM F44 light-sport standards.
• Proficiency with finite-element post-processing for static, fatigue, and damage-tolerance analyses; familiar with MMPDS and CMH-17.
• U.S. Person status required for ITAR-controlled technologies.

Preferred:

• Experience with hybrid-electric or hydrogen propulsion systems and high-voltage (≥ 600 V) airworthiness criteria.
• Hands-on composite repair and NDI Level 2 certification in UT or RT.
• Program management credential (PMP) and familiarity with ARP4754A and DO-178C processes.
• Published technical papers or active participation in SAE A-5, A-6, or AIAA structures committees.

Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies

• CAE tools: FEMAP/NASTRAN, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Ansys Mechanical, nCode, MSC Fatigue.
• Propulsion simulation: NPSS, GasTurb, MATLAB/Simulink, Python/pandas for performance regression.
• Certification workflow: Siemens Teamcenter, Jama Connect, IBM DOORS, or similar PLM/ReqM tools.
• Data analytics: SQL queries against flight-test and reliability databases; Tableau or Power BI dashboards for KPI tracking.
• Additive & advanced materials: EOS M 400 Ti parameters, ASTM F3055, composite AFP ply-book authoring.

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

• Decisive leader who thrives under aggressive certification schedules and can defend technical positions to regulators with data-driven rationale.
• Collaborative communicator—able to translate regulatory jargon into actionable tasks for design, manufacturing, and maintenance teams.
• High bias for documentation: creates clear, audit-ready compliance artifacts that pass first-time FAA review.
• Passion for sustainable aviation and continuous learning; regularly attends FAA AMT, EASA workshops, and industry symposiums.

Benefits and Perks

Compensation: [$SALARY_RANGE] plus annual performance bonus, equity, and DER/ODA premium pay.

• 100 % employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and 80 % for dependents.
• Annual training stipend for DER renewal, conference attendance, and advanced composite courses.
• Relocation package or remote-work stipend; company-paid travel to [$COMPANY_LOCATION] for critical certification milestones.
• On-site fitness center, tool purchase program, and flight-training subsidy toward instrument/commercial ratings.
• Flexible PTO and one paid volunteer day per quarter supporting STEM aviation outreach.

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 in [$COMPANY_LOCATION] and offers a hybrid schedule—expect to be on-site at least 3 days per week for test witnessing and regulatory collaboration.

Company Overview

[$COMPANY_OVERVIEW]

Role Overview

As Chief A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) Engineer, you will serve as the senior technical authority for all airworthiness, certification, and maintenance engineering initiatives across [$COMPANY_NAME]’s fixed-wing and rotorcraft fleet. You will architect safety-critical systems, define DER/ODA delegation strategies, and lead cross-functional teams through complex STC, PMA, and MRO programs from conceptual design through FAA/EASA validation. This is a hands-on, executive-level position where your signature will carry company-wide weight on 8110-3s, 8100-9s, and maintenance manuals that keep next-generation aircraft flying in [$COMPANY_LOCATION] and around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Act as the accountable manager for all Part 25/29 structural, mechanical, and powerplant modifications; approve fatigue & damage-tolerance analyses, flutter assessments, and EMI/EMC compliance reports
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of DERs, ARs, and systems engineers to deliver concurrent STC packages on time, under budget, and with zero FAA findings
• Establish company-wide maintenance program standards, including MSG-3 task development, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) logic, and predictive analytics leveraging tools like GE Predix or Boeing AnalytX
• Negotiate certification bases with FAA AEG and EASA CM, crafting issue papers, equivalent safety findings, and special conditions for novel technologies such as hydrogen propulsion or eVTOL distributed electric propulsion
• Oversee engine-performance and APU test-cell campaigns, correlating thermodynamic models (cycle-deck) with actual EGT, TSFC, and vibration data to optimize on-wing time and reduce unscheduled removals
• Champion human-factors integration for line-maintenance instructions, ensuring error-capture rates <1×10-5 per flight hour through digital work-cards and AR-guided troubleshooting
• Mentor junior engineers on metallic & composite repair substantiation, substantiating allowable damage limits (ADLs) via ASTM F2793-14 coupons and full-scale fatigue tests
• Present airworthiness risk assessments to C-suite and board safety committees, translating probabilistic hazard analyses into actionable business decisions

Required Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license with Inspection Authorization (IA) in good standing for ≥10 years
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related ABET-accredited engineering program; Master’s preferred
• 14 CFR Part 25/29 certification experience including at least three successful STC or TC programs from preliminary design to post-TC support
• DER or ODA Unit Member authorization in Structures, Powerplant, or Systems & Equipment; ability to sign 8110-3s without technical advisory
• Proficiency with NASTRAN, PATRAN, HyperMesh, or similar FEA suites for static, fatigue, and damage-tolerance substantiation
• Demonstrated leadership of ≥15 engineers across multiple sites, with P&L accountability exceeding $25 M annually
• Expert knowledge of SAE ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-160G, and ASTM F3116 for crashworthiness

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. research in turbine hot-section durability or composite progressive failure modeling
• Experience certifying sustainable-aviation-fuel (SAF) or hydrogen retrofit kits under new Part 38 emissions rules
• Digital-twin development utilizing Modelica or ANSYS Twin Builder to predict component life consumption in real time
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification with demonstrated reduction in shop visit turnaround time >20 %
• Bilingual fluency for coordination with EASA, TCCA, or ANAC regulators

Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies

• FAA CAPE, CECOMS, and FAA DER portal for certification project tracking
• CATIA v5/v6, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX for 3D lofting and model-based definition (MBD)
• Python or MATLAB scripting for automating load-path analyses and fatigue spectrum generation
• ReliaSoft Weibull++, Minitab, or similar for fleet-reliability modeling and MTBF/MTBUR forecasting
• IBM DOORS or Jama Connect for requirements traceability and hazard log management
• AWS or Azure GovCloud for secure storage of proprietary stress reports and ICA data

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

• Executive presence—comfortable briefing FAA administrators, airline COOs, and insurers on technical risk
• Collaborative leadership style that empowers DERs while enforcing strict regulatory rigor
• Data-driven decision maker who insists on statistically significant fleet data before authorizing service-bulletin releases
• Resilient under pressure: history of maintaining certification schedules amid supplier delays and late-stage design discoveries
• Passionate aviation geek who still turns wrenches on weekends and champions safety above all else

Benefits and Perks

Compensation: [$SALARY_RANGE] base + 40 % target bonus + long-term incentive plan (LTIP) with company stock options

• Company-paid recurrent flight training and type-rating sponsorship for one aircraft category
• Relocation package including spousal job-search assistance and temporary housing in [$COMPANY_LOCATION]
• Unlimited PTO with mandatory minimum 15 days to ensure rest and compliance with FAA fatigue guidelines
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and aerospace-specific disability coverage
• 401(k) with 8 % company match, immediate vesting, and optional after-tax Mega Backdoor Roth
• Annual $10 K professional-development stipend for NBAA, AIAA, or SAF conferences
• On-site hangar access and employee flying club with discounted avgas and maintenance

Equal Opportunity Statement

[$COMPANY_NAME] is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive aerospace workforce. We enthusiastically welcome applications from women, veterans, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and any qualified candidate who shares our obsession with aviation safety. Reasonable accommodations are provided throughout the recruitment process—just let us know what you need to soar.

Location

This position is hybrid: you will be on the flight line and in the engineering labs at least three days per week in [$COMPANY_LOCATION], with the remainder available for remote DER sign-offs and virtual certification meetings.

Don’t meet every bullet? If you’re an A&P-licensed engineering leader who geeks out on turbines, composite spars, or next-gen propulsion, we still want to hear from you. Apply and let’s figure out together how you can help us keep the world flying safely.