Aerospace Engineer - DAS Aviation

Aerospace Engineer – DAS Aviation

Job  | Full Time | On-Site | Chattanooga, TN, USA | Posted 30+ days ago

DAS Aviation is a premier supplier of aircraft parts and repair assets, dedicated to delivering value, reliability, and innovative solutions to the global business aviation community.

When you join our team, we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

In this role you will provide high-level technical support for our growing aircraft maintenance operations. You’ll go beyond the desk, providing on‑wing support and designing FAA‑compliant repairs that directly improve aircraft availability. You will leverage your extensive experience with SRM, AMM, and CMM data to analyze systems performance and drive maintenance reliability projects. We value proactive problem‑solvers who can communicate effectively with customers and thrive in a fast‑paced Part 145 environment.

If you have a passion for aerospace and the drive to reduce costs through innovative engineering, we want to hear from you.

• Structural Design & Analysis:
  Design, draft, and analyze repairs and alterations for aircraft structures while ensuring full compliance with FAA regulations.
• Technical Research:
  Extensively research and interpret aircraft technical data, including AMM, IPC, SRM, and CMM manuals.
• On‑Wing Technical Support:
  Provide hands‑on support for difficult repair evaluations and convert recurring AOG (Aircraft on Ground) events into long‑term fleet solutions.
• Reliability Management:
  Lead fleet‑wide maintenance reliability projects and analyze system performance to improve aircraft availability and reduce costs.
• Project Coordination:
  Manage administrative tasks, technical writing, and direct customer coordination, including occasional night or weekend support.
• Operational Travel:
  Travel up to 10% to various customer and vendor locations across the USA to support maintenance efforts.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Any other job‑related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

High school diploma or equivalent.

A bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited institution in Engineering.

A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal but not required.

A'P License, Maintenance Control, Aircraft Cabin Entertainment/Avionics experience or other shop experience preferred.

Work experience of 3+ years

Structural repair experience

Extensive experience in reading/researching aircraft AMM/IPC/SRM/CMM Data

Experience in corporate aircraft supporting Part 145 repair stations is preferred.

We’re looking for team players who are self‑motivated and able to perform in a fast‑paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.

Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.

Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.

You must have reliable transportation to get to work each day.

Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.

Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.

Maintain customer‑oriented work habits.

Lift at least 50 lbs.

Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.

Routing or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.

Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.

Exercise good judgement in determining activities and tasks, as needed, to properly complete assignments.

Possess strong organizational and time management skills.

Proficiency in reading/researching aircraft technical data (practical exam to be given).

The majority of work will be accomplished in a heated shop or office environment.

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