Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

This position is located in Cleveland, OH

DUTIES & 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

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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