What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Structures Engineer - Nextant Aerospace position at Flexjet?
Recognized as the global leader in aircraft and component remanufacturing, Nextant Aerospace has redefined the business aviation industry by using reimagined engineering and production capabilities to transform used business aircraft into new modern airframes.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for structures engineering support (research, analysis, planning, integration, and testing) for interior/exterior installations on business, commercial and military aviation aircraft
- Generates and assembles drawings and documents to support modification and installation of structural and system components on aircraft
- Designs and coordinates material and structural repairs
- Assists with planning and selection of equipment installation locations
- Coordinate and monitor structural/mechanical aspects of project schedule with project managers
- Develop cabin interior, systems and structural modification/installation work instructions, procedures and recommendations
- Generates 3-D mock-ups of components and installations to test-fit prior to manufacturing
- May assist in estimating, quoting and planning in support of aircraft modification
- Acts as a liaison between engineering and the aircraft integration/installation teams
- Prior knowledge of installations, modifications and structural configurations of aircraft components, fixtures, and associated equipment in accordance with blueprints, worksheets and engineering drawings is required
Supplemental Responsibilities:
- Assist aircraft integration teams with structural planning and fit checks
- Help maintain company owned Supplemental Type Certificate (s) and approved designs
- Interfaces with and maintains good working relationships with suppliers and integration teams
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree (BS or BST) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (preferred)
- 3 years of Aviation Structural integration experience
- Familiar with fabrication and/or installation of basic structural systems in aircraft
- Familiarity and understanding of aircraft loads and load paths
- Experience in static structural analysis calculations for installations
- Familiar with standard aircraft assembly and modification shop practices
- General knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements (14 CFR Part 21, 23, 25, 145)
- Ability to work in and around the aircraft and tight spaces (avionics bays, etc.)
- Travel on occasion
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Advanced skill in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experienced in mechanical design CAD package(s)
Highly Desired:
- FAA Structural DER
- Exposure to aircraft modifications (AMT, repairman, A&P, etc), FAA and aircraft OEM standard practices, and FAA certification
- NCATT certification
