• Repair Engineer Associate

    Aviation Technical Services (Kansas City, MO)


    We are Trusted Partners | Supporting Flight. Our more than 50 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work!

     

    Your Work Matters – And So Do You

    At ATS, we reward your contributions with a well-rounded compensation package designed to support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:

    + Base pay range: $29.00/hr - $36.00/hr plus annual bonus eligibility

    + Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, vision, and more

    + 401(k) with company match and access to personal financial advisors

    + Generous time off – PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave

    + Tuition assistance and loan repayment for AMT programs

    + On-the-job training and leadership development through ATS Academy

    + Employee discounts on travel, tech, wellness, and more

    + Confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program

     

    Join a team that values your growth, your well-being, and your future.

     

    The schedule for this position will be 10:30am - 7:00pm after training period.

     

    SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, the Repair Engineer Associate supports the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) activities of Aviation Technical Services (ATS) by providing aircraft structural repair dispositions to aircraft undergoing heavy maintenance and out of service due to various types of damage.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

    + Develops timely structural repairs for aircraft and components based on sound engineering principles driven by OEM, FAA, airline, and best practice guidance.

    + Works directly with mechanics on the aircraft to determine the best course of action, developing solutions that return the airplane to an airworthy condition meeting all regulatory requirements and returning the aircraft to revenue service in an expeditious manner.

    + Works directly with aircraft manufactures, third party design centers, as well as develops repairs based on current available data.

    + Provides substantiation for approval authorities for the engineering soundness of repairs, describing not only the “how” but the “why” of the repair construction.

    + Creates drawings and repairs using CAD software.

    + Communicates Engineering solutions to mechanics, customers, and OEM representatives.

    + Applies information from Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs), Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMMs), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPCs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and other aircraft reference materials.

    + Interprets and uses aircraft manufacturing, assembly, and installation drawings.

    + Incorporates regulatory requirements for airworthiness, for the FAA and various foreign authorities (EASA, etc.) and include in engineering documents, drawings and designs.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    + Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience such as a mechanic (i.e. A&P, military crew chief, etc.) or related support field required.

    + Experience with AutoCAD preferred.

    PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand and walk; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

     

    Compensation

     

    The base pay range for this position is $29.00/hr - $36.00/hr, not including bonuses or benefits. Your pay will be based on your experience, skills, and education, as well as internal equity to ensure fairness across the team. Candidates closer to the lower end of the range are typically building their expertise, while those at the higher end bring significant experience and specialized knowledge. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

     

    EEO EMPLOYER STATEMENT: ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate.

     

    As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, ATS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, Armed Forces veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

    Job Details

    Job Family Hourly

     

    Pay Type Hourly