Principal Engineer

Located in Wichita, Kansas, Aerospace Turbine Rotables (AeTR) is an FAA certified repair station which overhauls and repairs landing gear, hydraulic components, actuators, hydrostatic components, and aircraft lighting components. AeTR is part of the First Aviation Services Inc.,

a leading provider of aircraft parts manufacturing, aircraft component repair and overhaul, Rotables management and related engineering services, headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, serving the corporate, military and airline aviation industry worldwide.

First Aviation’s other operating subsidiaries are Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc. of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Aviation Blade Services Inc. in Kissimmee, Florida, Evōlution Aerospace, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, Master Support, Inc. in Kissimmee, Florida, Saint Technologies and Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. See www.firstaviation.com for more details.

As our company has grown and evolved, our values have remained consistently focused on quality, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction. Today, our company and its employees are more committed than ever to the pursuit of excellence in the products and services that we provide to our customers.

Objective

The Principal Engineer will work as part of the engineering team to support the activities of the repair station and production approval holder. Their primary function will be to drive engineering development and look for growth opportunities that support both First Aviation growth and customer requirements. The diverse projects will cover PMA part creation, repair specifications for multiple ATA chapters, new MRO capability development and other engineering projects requiring FAA approval.

He or she should have a strong mechanical aptitude, an inquisitive mind, and a desire for growth. The candidate will utilize both internal and external technical resources to manage multiple projects ensuring on-time delivery, while working in accordance with the FAA guidelines and customer needs and expectations.

The ideal candidate will act as a mentor to junior engineers. They will be able to independently remove obstacles and roadblocks that may prevent their project from being successful. They can identify and lead projects that will make a positive impact on the company’s bottom line. They are innovative and resourceful. They are collaborative and a team player. A proven track record of executing projects on time and budget is key.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Ten years of relevant experience working with an MRO, OEM, or airline
Note – if candidate has less than 10 years’ experience, they may be considered for a senior engineer position.
Understanding of FAA regulations and requirements
Experience working with various materials.
Ability to create free body diagrams and understanding of load paths.
Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software.
Good technical writing skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external constituents
Ability to collaborate with others across all company disciplines and outside resources.
Complete a background check and drug screen with results acceptable to management.

Our ideal candidate will possess

Master’s degree in engineering
DER delegation authority
Excellent leadership skills

Note: This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned to this position but is intended to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of business demands changes so may the essential functions of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person