Repairs Design Engineer. Filton LilyLifestyle

Role

Repairs Engineer – contract basis until December 2026.

Filton, 60% onsite

35 per week

Up to 52 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35

BPSS required before starting

• Evaluate daily customer requests regarding structural damage on in-service aircraft.
• Describe all the actions needed to repair aircraft via Structural Repair Instructions.
• Provide Structural Repair Support:
  Leveraging experience and technical expertise to address complex structural repair matters, devising innovative solutions for both minor and major repairs requested by customers, ensuring high standards of safety and reliability.
• Utilise a deep understanding of historical damage and repair scenarios to investigate and identify similar previous cases, enhancing consistency and efficiency of problem resolution processes.
• Customer and Stakeholder Liaison:
  Employ communication skills to effectively liaise with internal and external customers & stakeholders.
• Develop Generic Repair Procedures:
  Assist in creating and refining generic repair procedures based on an in-depth knowledge of recurring structural issues, streamlining repair processes, reducing downtime, and enhancing overall operational efficiency of the Airbus fleet.
• Provide customers with highly efficient and timely structural repair and engineering services, informed by a thorough understanding of fleet operations and structural integrity requirements.
• Engage in Design Organization activities by preparing and releasing critical approval documents, ensuring all structural repairs meet stringent regulatory and safety standards.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in aircraft structures (preferably Airbus structures); expertise in aircraft structural repair principles (both metallic and composite); in-depth knowledge of metallic and composite materials; familiarity with non-destructive testing methods; knowledge of Airbus drawings & specifications is a plus; A400M or A350 experience; composite repair experience; desirable to hold RTE1, RTE2 or RTE3 delegation.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in English.
• IT
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Airbus IT tools is advantageous.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Autonomous and rigorous with strong organizational skills; open-minded, positive thinker, and an excellent team player; strong customer orientation, with the ability to understand and anticipate customer needs and deliver tailored solutions.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!