Structural Repair Engineer
Pilatus is hiring a Structural Repair Engineer to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting PC-12 and PC-24 customers by developing major and minor repairs and modifications for metallic and composite airframes and structural components. A successful person in this position will thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a technical and intellectual focus. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Business Aircraft!
ENGINEERING & TRAINING SYSTEME
Your place of work: Broomfield, USA
What you do
- Interfaces with Service Centers and operators to assess damage
- Analyzes and coordinates structural damage, damage tolerance, and repair assessments
- Designs major and minor repairs to metallic airframe structures for specific customer aircraft and standard repairs for aircraft Structural Repair Manual
- Substantiates static and fatigue of major and minor repairs and modifications to metallic airframe structures using traditional and FE analysis methods, plus safe life and damage tolerant analysis
- Analyzes structural suitability of specific airframes for life extension
- Writes and reviews technical memos, procedure instructions, engineering reports, and analyses
- Provides interpretation of technical documentation (SRM, AMM, CMM) in support of customers and Service Centers performing analysis tasks and repairs
- Participates in regular exchange and coordinates technical issue resolution with Pilatus Aircraft OEM Engineering in Switzerland
- Executes technical activities in accordance with Pilatus policies, procedures, and work instructions
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director Engineering
What you bring
- BS degree in aeronautical or mechanical engineering (with a focus on structural analysis)
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in airframe stress and FDT analysis in supporting repairs
- Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 or similar aircraft type familiarity strongly desired
- Familiarity with NASTRA, FEMAP, or similar packages and FDT tools (e.g. AFGROW)
- Experience using Siemens Solid Edge / NX and Teamcenter applications
- Familiarity with CS/FAR Part 23
- Excellent report writing, presentation skills, project management and multitasking ability
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Must qualify as a U.S. person in compliance with ITAR 22 CFR 120.15
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally on short notice
