Atlas Air
Principle Structures EngineerPosted
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Job Description
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Overview
The Principle Structures Engineer reports to the Sr. Manager Structures Engineering and is responsible for the engineering data, instructions, documents, an technical support that economically ensures the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of Atlas Air aircraft within the following ATA chapter subjects: 25, 27 (structural aspects), 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 71 and 78 (structural aspects).
Responsibilities
* Provide budgetary data on projects and issues as directed
* Prioritize Structures Engineering actions
* Report on the status of projects and issues as directed
* Issue instructions and documents to economically support operations and return aircraft to service in a safe, airworthy, and timely manner.
* Provide assistance to develop Engineering Handbook and Company Repairs Manual to standardize legacy processes
* Supervise the activities of the Structures Engineers providing technical support for the existing fleet (747/767) and new fleet (737/777)
* Assist management of the Liaison Engineering Support Team to supplement existing Structures Engineering AOG/24/7 technical support team.
* Issue instructions and documents to economically support operations and return aircraft to service in a safe, airworthy, and timely manner.
* Assist management of the Project Structures Team.
* Monitors development of a Mobile-RAM reporting damage software to improve AOG flow time / process.
* Manage the FAR/AD/NPRM compliance of the existing fleet (747/767) and new fleet (737/777).
* Manage the review, analysis and responses of Fleet team Idea Exchange (FIX) for existing fleet (747/767) and new fleet (737/777).
* Manage the development of process to effectively manage all Heavy Maintenance & Conversion MROs - Major/Minor Repair Documentation.
* Chair/create and manage Working Groups.
* Develop plans, instructions, and documents to comply with FARs, Ads, and NPRMs and to resolve non-mandatory in-service issues.
* Participate in industry working groups, industry steering committees, industry meetings, and conferences
* Support integration of new and previously operated aircraft
* Liaise with manufacturers; maintenance representatives, repair and overhaul facilities; outside engineering departments; regulatory personnel; and other outside agencies
* Review work of consultant, contract, and MRO Structures Engineers
* Evaluate FARs, Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, and other notifications of in-service issues
* Develop and/or obtain approved data, acceptable data, and Alternate Methods of Compliance for repairs, alterations, and modifications
* Evaluate reported Level 2 and Level 3 corrosion findings, develop corrective action plans, and submits plan in accordance with regulatory requirements
* Evaluate discrepancies that require mandatory reporting to the FAA and submit these reports to the FAA in accordance with regulatory requirements
* Develop product improvement modifications as dictated by Reliability indicators
* Work with original equipment manufacturers on emerging issues to ensure safety and airworthiness, but also minimize the economic impact
* Organize, develop and provide all necessary Structures Engineering documentation required to complete aircraft structures modifications and repairs within the allocated time schedule and budget allowance
* Provide technical support to Tech Ops, Ground Ops, Flight Ops, and other personnel
* Coordinate with other Engineering staff to provide 24/7 technical support
* Manage and implement the Repair Assessment Program
* Develop, manage and implement programs to comply with new FARs on Repairs, Alterations, and Modifications and other Aging Aircraft Programs such as Widespread Fatigue Damage (WFD)
* Review maintenance programs, and initiate maintenance program changes and changes to maintenance documents
* Manages cross-functional and cross departmental projects within technical subject scope
Qualifications
* S. Engineering/Technical Engineering Degree (ME or AE) or equivalent experience
* Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Qualified is recommended
* 15+ years in Aircraft Structural Engineering
* Meets deadlines
* Remembers and follows instructions
* Meets daily attendance and punctuality standard
* Work is thorough
* Produces accurate, dependable work
* Output is consistent
* Complete attention to detail
* Microsoft Word/Excel
* Familiarity with aircraft and engine structural components
* Strong technical skills and knowledge of large aircraft structural design
* Ability to identify cost effective engineering solutions
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to interface with manufacturers and regulatory agencies
* Some financial analysis skills required
#LI-20 #GH19
Salary Range: $129,000 - $174,500
Financial offer within the stated range will be based on multiple factors to include but not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset.
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