Aeronautical Structures Engineer; Quebec

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, the Aeronautical Structures Engineer will be responsible for structural engineering support across our B737 fleet. The selected candidate will lead the development of internal structural engineering capabilities with the long‑term objective of obtaining a TCCA Design Approval Representative (DAR/DER) for Nolinor, allowing faster repair development, reduced downtime, and improved operational responsiveness.

• Provide engineering support for structural damage assessments, structural repairs, and repair follow‑ups on the B737 Classic fleet (-200/-300/-400).
• Develop, review, and approve structural repair schemes in accordance with OEM documentation, industry standards, and TCCA regulations.
• Liaise with Boeing, MRO facilities, and regulatory authorities to coordinate repair approvals, AMOCs, and escalating engineering issues.
• Create and maintain internal structural engineering procedures, documentation, and technical standards.
• Support aircraft heavy maintenance visits and field operations by offering real‑time structural repair guidance.
• Oversee the development of Nolinor’s internal structural engineering program with the long‑term goal of establishing an approved TCCA DER/DAR function.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis for structural defects and recurring issues; recommend corrective actions.
• Support continued airworthiness activities including SB/AD evaluations and structural reliability tracking.
• Review and evaluate STCs, engineering orders, and external repair documents.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to maintenance and inspection personnel.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural engineering for transport‑category aircraft.
• Strong knowledge of Boeing 737 structures, preferably including experience with the Classic series.
• Familiarity with TCCA, FAA, or EASA regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with structural repair authoring, stress analysis, or damage tolerance analysis.
• Ability to interpret OEM SRMs, AMMs, SBs, and engineering drawings.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under time‑critical conditions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in French.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in English.

• Experience working within an AMO/Part‑145 or airline engineering environment.
• Hands‑on experience supporting heavy checks or AOG repairs.
• Familiarity with damage tolerance methodologies and transport‑category certification rules.
• Prior experience with DER/DAR processes or aspirations to become a TCCA DAR/DER.
• Knowledge of Boeing 737 corrosion programs and aging‑aircraft requirements.

• The opportunity to build a current engineering capability from scratch and shape its future.
• A dynamic and growing fleet with varied structural challenges (cargo ops, northern ops, gravel ops).
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A supportive team culture that values innovation, autonomy and technical excellence.
• The possibility to evolve into a TCCA DER/DAR position sponsored by Nolinor.

Primary work location:
Mirabel (YMX). Occasional travel to maintenance facilities across Canada and the United States.

The use of masculine pronouns is solely for readability purposes and applies to all genders.