Aircraft Sustainment / Liaison Engineer

Liaison (Sustainment) Engineer supporting line maintenance and heavy maintenance depot operations at US Air Force bases.

Essential Functions:

• →Providing technical dispositions and guidance for aircraft issues that exceed published limits for structural damage including sheet metal and composite repairs. This often includes performing a structural analysis.
• →Providing work deviation authorization, interpretation of service documents & Technical Orders.
• →Providing options for repairing versus replacing a part to minimize financial impact.
• →Providing aircraft system trouble shooting assistance.
• →Attending regular production meetings to ensure timely support.
• →Providing on-site engineering assistance for significantly damaged aircraft as required.
• →Coordinating events/issues with USAF Program Office for additional action, troubleshooting and follow-up.
• →Monitoring trends and recurring discrepancies requiring corrective action. Developing Typical Repairs and manual supplement to eliminate repetitive Engineering Technical Assistance Requests (ETARs).
• →Authoring policies and processes to ensure general compliance with FAA regulations

• Ability to perform structural analysis to substantiate repairs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Self-motivated, conscientious and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Knowledge of FARs, FAA policies, and vendor manual (AMM, IPC, CMM)
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule to meet internal customer's needs
• Aircraft/airline/MRO aviation engineering experience desired
• Ability to pass a Tier 1(minimum) Investigation for work on Department of Defense contracts. Existing security clearance is preferred.

Location / Travel:

This is a REMOTE position with no relocation requirement. Travel to USAF bases will be required once per month (minimum) for 3-4 days at a time. All travel costs are covered (including, flights, hotel, rental car, GSA per diem, etc.). Additionally, the travel locations/frequency are subject to change (with an advanced notice) depending on where coverage is needed.

This is a salary position including paid time off and health insurance benefits.