Senior Aircraft Structures Engineer

STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Structures Engineer in Erlanger, Kentucky. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of aircraft by developing engineering data, technical documents, and support plans across multiple ATA chapter subjects.

Position Summary

The Senior Structures Engineer is responsible for providing engineering instructions, guidance, and technical support that balance both safety and operational efficiency. This role involves developing solutions to meet Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), addressing Airworthiness Directives (ADs), evaluating corrosion and fatigue damage, and coordinating with manufacturers, MROs, and regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and technical oversight to Structures Engineering staff.
• Issue engineering instructions and documentation to support safe, timely aircraft return-to-service.
• Develop compliance plans and solutions for FARs, ADs, NPRMs, and in-service issues.
• Liaise with manufacturers, MRO facilities, regulatory authorities, and outside engineering groups.
• Review the work of consultants, contractors, and MRO Structures Engineers.
• Evaluate and respond to FAA directives, NPRMs, SBs, SLs, and other in-service notifications.
• Develop approved or acceptable data and Alternate Methods of Compliance (AMOCs).
• Support the Corrosion Protection Control Program (CPCP) with corrective action plans.
• Submit mandatory FAA reports as required.
• Develop product improvement modifications and support reliability-driven initiatives.
• Organize and deliver engineering documentation for repairs, alterations, and modifications within set timelines and budgets.
• Provide 24/7 technical support in cooperation with other Engineering staff.
• Support the Repair Assessment Program (RAP) and Widespread Fatigue Damage (WFD) initiatives.
• Initiate and manage maintenance program changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Aircraft Structural Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ATA chapter subjects: 25, 27 (structural aspects), 51–57, 71 (structural aspects), and 78 (structural aspects).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to deadlines.
• Ability to produce accurate, dependable, and consistent work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and availability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Demonstrated ability to provide reliable, thorough technical support.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a leading provider of workforce management, engineering, and staffing solutions across the aviation, defense, manufacturing, and industrial industries. With a strong reputation for excellence, we connect top engineering talent with the world’s most advanced organizations.

To learn more and apply, visit: www.ststechnicaljobs.com

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