Repair Engineer

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Your Work Matters – And So Do You

At ATS, We Reward Your Contributions With a Well-rounded Compensation Package Designed To Support You Today And Help You Plan For Tomorrow

• Hiring base pay range: $85,000.00 - $106,000.00 plus annual bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k) with company match and access to personal financial advisors
• Generous time off – PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance and loan repayment for AMT programs
• On-the-job training and leadership development through ATS Academy
• Employee discounts on travel, tech, wellness, and more
• Confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Join a team that values your growth, your well-being, and your future.

SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision, the Repair Engineer supports the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) activities of Aviation Technical Services (ATS) by providing aircraft structural repair dispositions to aircraft undergoing heavy maintenance and out of service due to various types of damage.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops timely structural repairs for aircraft and components based on sound engineering principles driven by OEM, FAA, airline, and best practice guidance.
• Works directly with mechanics on the aircraft to determine the best course of action, developing solutions that return the airplane to an airworthy condition meeting all regulatory requirements and returning the aircraft to revenue service in an expeditious manner.
• Works directly with the aircraft manufactures, third party design centers, as well as develops the repair based on current available data.
• Provides substantiation for approval authorities for the engineering soundness of repairs, describing not only the “how” but the “why” of the repair construction.
• Creates drawings and repairs using CAD software.
• Communicates Engineering solutions to mechanics, customers, and OEM representatives.
• Applies information from Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs), Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPCs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and other aircraft reference materials.
• Interprets and uses aircraft manufacturing, assembly, and installation drawings.
• Incorporates regulatory requirements for airworthiness, for the FAA and various foreign authorities (EASA, etc.) and include in engineering documents, drawings and designs.
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced staff.
• Coaches and mentors others on best practices.
• Approves engineering documents within authorized signatory level.
• Volunteers for various assignments in order to hold program schedules.
  
  

Other Duties

• May require some overnight travel, being on-call, and responding to technical AOG situations during off hours.
• May be assigned to alternative shifts such as day, night, swing, and weekends to support programs or installations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Expereince

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering or related field, with five (5) years or more of relevant aerospace experience preferred; or eight (8) years of equivalent aircraft repair experience required.
• OEM/MRO airframe repair/design experience preferred.
• Solidworks or AutoCAD experience preferred.
  
  

Physical Effort And Dexterity

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand, and walk; use their hands and arms; talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation

The full base pay range for this position is $85,000.00 - $127,000.00 annually, not including bonuses or benefits. Your pay will be based on your experience, skills, and education, as well as internal equity to ensure fairness across the team. Candidates closer to the lower end of the range are typically building their expertise, while those at the higher end bring significant experience and specialized knowledge. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

EEO EMPOYER STATEMENT: ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate.

As part of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy, ATS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Where required by law, ATS maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, consistent with applicable legal requirements.