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Job Description:
This position supports the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and is responsible for quality justifications from a fatigue and damage tolerance point of view in a timely manner. Duties include performing advanced/complex
F&DT analysis for metallic parts while working in close collaboration with design and static stress colleagues to provide repair solutions. Methods include the use of both classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).
Primary Responsibilities:
● Create high quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions for the airlines and internal customers within given time scales.
● Autonomously perform advanced/complex F&DT analyses to assess that structural integrity requirements have been met using standard hand and computer methods. Assignments include structural justification documentation and subsequent certification documents for in-service fleet support.
● Mentor less experienced F&DT Engineers in all types of metallic structural repairs and support in signatory development.
● Liaise with Design, Static Stress and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions for the airline customer.
● Mentor F&DT Engineers in order to ensure that methods, assumptions, data and procedures reflect on-going developments.
● Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition.
● Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.
● Ensure all tasks and activities are correctly planned, monitored and executed to achieve customer time scales.
● Provide responses to advanced/complex repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.
● Together with other Repair Design and Stress Engineers, be a member of an integrated engineering team, ensuring its strategy, policy and direction is maintained.
● Obtain and utilize technical signatory to sign off repair data
Additional Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned: 5%
Qualified Experience and Training:
Education:
Required
● Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural
design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required.
Preferred
● N/A
Experience:
Required
● Minimum 13 years total analysis experience in airframe design/repair programs.
Preferred
● MRO/Fleet Engineering experience is preferred.
Licensure/Certifications:
Required
● N/A
Preferred
● N/A
Travel Required:
● <5% Domestic and International
Citizenship:
● US citizenship required
Clearance:
● N/A
Qualified Skills:
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
Required
● Ability to achieve delegated signature (F&DT approval).
● Knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods.
● Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.
The Company reserves the right to revise, change and/or modify job duties, responsibilities or working conditions as the need arises, with or without advance notice. Employment with the Company is at-will. This position description and the statements contained within it do not create any contractual rights between the Company and its employees, either express or implied.
● Experience in airframe design (metallic & composites), Static, SRM, MRB, FAR/JAR/CS/Part25, Certification, CATIA, NASTRAN and PATRAN, Hyperworks is desired.
● Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint) and Google Suite (GMail, Docs, Sheets, Slides) required.
● Team player demonstrating a positive & collaborative attitude.
● Good interpersonal skills, flexibility and adaptability.
● Working knowledge of all Airbus Structures preferred.
● Knowledge of Airbus stress/fatigue manuals and tools preferred.
● Demonstrated a high level of problem solving ability.
Preferred
● N/A
Communication Skills:
● Strong written and oral communication skills in English
Preferred:
● Conversational in French and/or German is a plus, but not required.
Technical Systems Proficiency:
Required:
● N/A
Preferred:
● N/A
Complexity of the Role:
Level of Decision Making:
● N/A
Organizational information:
Direct Reports:
Is this a people manager? No
Exempt: N/A
Non-exempt: N/A
Job Dimensions:
● N/A
Nature of Contacts:
● Moderate communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties.
Physical Requirements:
● Onsite or remote: Onsite a minimum of 60% of the time at the Wichita Engineering office.
● Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents,
reports and engineering drawings; daily.
● Hearing: able to hear in order to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear safety
warnings or alarms; daily.
● Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications; daily
● Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment; daily.
● Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
● Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
● Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; once a month.
● Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer; daily.
● Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
● Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices; daily.
● Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice; 10% of the time.
● Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces; daily.
● Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing
Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
● Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye
protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
Equal Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally
protected status
Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Airbus is also committed to compliance with all fair
employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits
package.
As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work
authorization will be considered.
Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the
employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.
Employment Type:
Permanent
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
Flexible
Job Family:
Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis
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