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
