Profile

Be part of the In-Service Engineering Team assigned to the issuance of structural repair drawings and dispositions for damaged in-service aircraft, in accordance with International Civil Aviation Regulatory / Government Agencies (TCCA, FAA, EASA, etc.) and De Havilland Aircraft requirements, having as the main goal, the aircraft return to service in optimum time.

Responsibilities

• Provide the complete design and stress analysis of structural repair schemes (permanent and temporary repairs) of damaged in-service aircraft, in accordance with De Havilland Aircraft repair requirements and in accordance with regulatory body requirements (TC, FAA, EASA, etc.) and the De Havilland Design Approval Organization (DAO)
• Select repair structural configurations and materials (including metallic and composites) to produce optimized repair schemes, while ensuring safety requirements are respected and while meeting tight customer schedules and deadlines.
• Design and development of in-service modifications based on operator requests and recurring fleet issues
• Liaise with aircraft operators in telephone conversations and meetings to provide technical expertise and explanations related to repairs.
• On-site damage surveys of immobilized aircraft (international travel may be required on short notice) and recommendations regarding airworthiness of damaged aircraft and requirements for repairs
• Coordinate with other sections and departments to ensure the development of comprehensive, optimized and efficient repair solutions.
• Work to improve existing technical and procedural processes within In-Service Engineering to provide the best service to operators of DHC aircraft, where necessary.
• Conduct periodic reviews and check of repair designs completed by other members of the design group
• Investigate operator requests, recurring fleet issues and provide support to core engineering design
• Co-ordinate with Regional Support Offices to ensure 24/7 support of operators around the world
• Work effectively in partnership with members of the Customer Response Centre to provide coordinated responses to operator queries

Education

• You have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Aerospace or Mechanical)

Skills

• You have experience in aircraft structural design, sizing, stress analysis (static substantiation and knowledge of damage tolerance)
• You have experience in Dash-8 and/or CL-215/215T/415 aircraft structural repairs
• You have knowledge of structural stress analysis as it relates to aircraft certification
• You have knowledge of aircraft manufacturing process standards
• You have knowledge of the regulatory framework for aircraft repair approvals
• You are eligible for registration by a Provincial Association as a professional engineer in Canada
• You are a team player, have excellent oral and written communication skills and will be able to work under minimum supervision in a fast-paced working environment.
• You have good computer skills in using a range of software (including CATIA V5, AutoCad, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to travel on short notice (including international travel)
• You are willing to work after hours / weekends (and possibly a shift rotation) when needed to support our 24/7 operation.