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**Title:** Associate, Engineer

**Location:** United States-Illinois-Rockford

**Job Number:** 17935

Associate Engineer. Performs a variety of engineering work including design, analysis, substantiation, certification, drawing interpretation and project management as related to transport category aircraft.

What you will be responsible for:

+ Create step-by-step work instructions for the repairs and deviations of hardware and components as they relate to aircraft structures, systems, interiors and avionics.

+ Create engineering installations and repair drawings using AutoCAD or similar software programs.

+ Repair, design and analysis of metal, composite and metal-bond structures.

+ Translate guidance and engineering principles and procedures into usable working direction for assigned projects.

+ Gathers, coordinates and applies basic engineering data using established and appropriate or defined engineering principles and procedures.

+ Applies area of specialty to design, develop and implement creative and innovative solutions to difficult problems.

+ Reviews progress with management and recommends corrective action along with review of alternatives.

+ Performs such individual assignments as supervisors and superiors may direct; ensure adequate and continuous controls are exercised over all assigned activities affecting quality.

+ Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

+ All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

What you will need to be successful in this role:

+ Understanding of standard engineering drawing convention.

+ Knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs – from Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations) as they apply to transport category aircraft.

+ Familiarity with the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process and the FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD) process and rules governing disposition.

+ Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, preferably those created by Boeing, Airbus and Douglas and be familiar with the documents needed to routinely maintain commercial aircraft; Structural Repair Manual (SRM), Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC), etc.

+ Ability to analyze Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) source documents (Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc.) and make independent decisions based on analysis of available data regarding incorporation on Customer’s fleet.

+ Ability to quickly learn and adhere to Operator’s specific processes and procedures.

+ Project Management skills; multi-tasking.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

+ Competitive salary

+ Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

+ 401(k) retirement plan with company match

+ Generous paid time off program

+ Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

+ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

+ The environmental characteristic for this position is an office/warehouse setting.

+ Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business/warehouse environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $56,500 to $70,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.