Aircraft Structures Engineer

Aircraft Structures Engineer

Location: Nellis AFB, NV

Job Posting No: 113942

Start Date: TBD

Contract: ACES NAMIV

Salary Range: DOE

Posting Date: 03/17/2026

Union: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Shift Work: Possible FT/PT Full-time

Relocation: No

Travel: Possible

• Reviews TO 00-25-107 submissions and responses.
• Partner with SPO Engineering groups and Government Quality Assurance.
• Propose technically sound dispositions that match capabilities of shop and workforce.
• Develops new or improved aircraft components/structures/repairs on Program assigned aircraft fleets IAW PWS, Army, USAF, USN, FAA, industry standards, and company policies.
• Analyzes technology, resource needs, and maintenance demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Plans and directs the installation, testing, operation and maintenance of aircraft components and equipment.
• Authors & reviews updates and corrections to technical orders (AFTO Form 22).
• Create or work with CAD (Solidworks, CATIA) to create tooling as required to facilitate maintenance.
• Develop technical documentation including presentations, reports, drawings, and other engineering data.
• Develops and sustains a culture of safety, quality compliance, and professionalism.
• Ensures compliance with directives, technical manuals, work standards, safety procedures, and company policies relating to airfield operations.
• Five years of liaison or repair engineering experience of aircraft structures.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering required. Preferably Structural, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Specific knowledge of aircraft structural configuration, structural load path, design of repairs, standard repairs, repair methods, repair materials, sheet metal, machinings and composites.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (or higher, if required). Comprehensive understanding of maintenance and quality control procedures in an USAF aviation environment.
• Line maintenance and intermediate maintenance experience preferred.
• Familiarity with USAF Engineering, IETMs, AFTO Form 22, and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program and technology.
• Must possess competent computer skills.
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English with the ability to interpret technical data and special operating instructions in the same language.
• Must be able to move about both inside aircraft hangars and outside on aircraft ramps within close proximity of running equipment and aircraft.
• Must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to deal with stressful situations and timelines while maintaining a professional and non-confrontational attitude.
• Must be physically capable of performing all assigned duties.
• Environment ranges from office, hangar and flightline and requires extensive climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands.
• Performs any other supportive duties as assigned.

• Five years of liaison or repair engineering experience of aircraft structures.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering required. Preferably Structural, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Specific knowledge of aircraft structural configuration, structural load path, design of repairs, standard repairs, repair methods, repair materials, sheet metal, machinings and composites.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (or higher, if required). Comprehensive understanding of maintenance and quality control procedures in an USAF aviation environment.
• Line maintenance and intermediate maintenance experience preferred.
• Familiarity with USAF Engineering, IETMs, AFTO Form 22, and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program and technology.
• Must possess competent computer skills.
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English with the ability to interpret technical…