Structures Repair Engineer

Summary

The Structures Repair Engineer represents the interest of the Airline at the Maintenance and Repair Organization. This involves ensuring the appropriateness of, documentation of, and completion of structural repairs/modifications, creating and reporting on Engineering and Repair Orders, and training personnel on Allegiant's processes and documentation.

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Minimum Requirements

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Education Details: In a related field.

Years of Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience in the following: Airline Engineering, MRO engineering or OEM MRB environment. Experience in developing structural repairs on Airbus and/or Boeing aircraft. 

Valid/Unexpired Passport Book: No

Valid/Unexpired Driver's License: No

•Experience with Airbus and/or Boeing Drawing system, SRM, CMM, CML, PMS, OEM Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives and Airbusworld and/or MyBoeingFleet. 

•Experience performing general stress analysis to determine faster bearing, shear out, Joint Strength, repair splice and doubler sizing. 

•Experience contacting OEM for support. This includes: Creating damage reports using photos, drawings, and SRM sections, clearly communicating the issue to the OEM, developing a suitable repair process, clearly stating the process to the OEM and requesting approval, communicating all relevant information to the OEM to reduce number of messages and obtain an approval in the shortest amount of time. 

•Experience in the preparation of engineering modification and repair documentations to provide to technicians at various Line and MRO facilities. 

•Experience in assisting maintenance technicians to evaluate damage accurately per the SRM. 

•Experience in making a correct major/minor determination and identifying what is being classified as major or minor. 

•Experience in developing substantiation reports to justify modification and repair designs.

Preferred Requirements

•A319/A320 Structural repair experience.

•B737 Max Structural repair experience.

•Prior experience in Liaison Engineering at a Commercial Airline.

Job Duties

•Ensures that all structural repairs/modifications performed to the aircraft are properly classified and supported by appropriate documentation.

•Ensures that structural repairs/modifications accomplished are appropriate and necessary.

•Ensures that the type of repairs accomplished to the aircraft align with Allegiant standards for repair.

•Ensures that repairs/modifications accomplished during a maintenance visit have negligible to zero impact to the in-service fleet.

•Ensures that any follow up actions are properly documented on engineering paperwork and captured in the Allegiant system.

•Creates Engineering Repair Orders to capture repairs accomplished.

•Creates Substantiation Reports to justify modifications and repairs accomplished.

•Obtains OEM or DER approvals for repairs accomplished.

•Travels to MRO’s to train personnel on the Allegiant Engineering processes and documentation.

•Travels to MRO’s to survey aircraft for repetitive repairs, development of typical repairs, review structural reliability issues.

•Communicates with OEM to obtain repair approvals, seek advice for new issues, and provide damage reports and data.

•Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

Essential Services Provider

Allegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies. Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.

EEO Statement

We welcome all individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our company celebrates diversity, and we value the unique perspectives and talents that each person brings to our team. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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Full Time Benefits:

Profit Sharing

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Disability Insurance

Medical Travel Reimbursement

Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance

401K with an employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flight Benefits

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Part Time Benefits:

Profit Sharing

Medical Travel Reimbursement

Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance

401K with an employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flight Benefits

Sick time