What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at Insight Global?
Overview
We are seeking an Aircraft Structures Engineer to support freighter aircraft acquisition and conversion efforts. This role will focus on managing the end-to-end documentation, evaluation, and transfer process for newly acquired aircraft, with a strong emphasis on structural components, cross-functional coordination, and project ownership.
Must-Haves
- Experience working with aircraft structures
- Background in aircraft maintenance, repair, or engineering (structures-focused preferred)
- Experience reviewing and interpreting technical documentation, inspection reports, or maintenance records
- Exposure to damage assessment, repair/disposition, and configuration control
- Strong project management or coordination experience
- Ability to manage workstreams with minimal oversight in a project-based environment
- Strong communication skills with experience working across internal and external stakeholders
- Experience with data entry and documentation management within engineering or maintenance systems
Plusses
- Experience within an airline or aviation environment
- Familiarity with aircraft acquisition, leasing transfers, or conversions
- Experience working with maintenance tracking systems (e.g., TRAX or similar)
- Exposure to donor aircraft processes or ownership transfers
- Background in high-visibility or cross-functional programs
- Experience working in short-term, fast-paced project environments
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate aircraft documentation from previous owners
- Analyze inspection reports and determine appropriate actions, including:
- Requesting additional information
- Approving findings
- Dispositioning issues or defects
- Support the transfer of records and data from legacy systems into internal systems
- Manage documentation review, data entry, and tracking throughout the acquisition lifecycle
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g., previous owners, engineering, maintenance, leasing partners)
- Own specific project deliverables and timelines within a larger aircraft acquisition program
- Contribute to high-visibility initiatives requiring strong organization and communication
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all transferred and reviewed data