Structures Engineering Liaison
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on5th Street, Oscoda Township, Iosco County, Michigan, 48750, United States
About the Role
As a Structures Liaison Engineer within the Engineering department, you serve as the critical bridge between Kalitta Air's internal operations and external regulatory and manufacturing entities. Your primary mission is to ensure the structural integrity and regulatory compliance of the fleet aircraft and appliances, supporting maintenance, repair, and modification efforts that keep the airline operational.
In this role, you will analyze in-service defect data to develop corrective action plans and evaluate Federal Regulations, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and Service Bulletins (SBs) to maintain up-to-date Maintenance Inspection Programs. You will interface with FAA DER Engineers, manufacturers, and MRO facilities to secure necessary regulatory approvals for modifications and repairs. Additionally, you will coordinate 24/7 technical support for Ground and Flight Operations, ensuring that all engineering documentation is developed on schedule and that manufacturer manuals remain accurate.
Work Environment
This position is performed primarily in a construction and maintenance setting. The environment is characterized by a loud noise level, and the role requires physical capabilities such as reaching, standing, walking, and occasionally lifting or moving objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Work location
Work model: On-site
5th Street, Oscoda Township, Iosco County, Michigan, 48750, United States
Oscoda Township, Michigan
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleEnsure approved data is used in developing EOs and EAs for fleet aircraft maintenance and modifications
- check_circleObtain regulatory approval for modifications and repairs performed on Kalitta Air structures and components
- check_circleInterface with manufacturers, MRO facilities, and regulatory agencies to provide liaison engineering functions
- check_circleInterface with FAA DER Engineers to support Kalitta Air repairs and modifications
- check_circleDevelop product improvement modifications as directed by management
- check_circleSupport integration of repairs and modifications for new and previously operated aircraft
- check_circleUpdate manufacturer manuals and documents to ensure accuracy
- check_circleParticipate in industry working groups, steering committees, meetings, and conferences
- check_circleInterface with engineering managers to develop corrective action plans based on defect data
- check_circleEvaluate federal regulations and service bulletins to revise maintenance inspection programs as necessary
- check_circleDevelop engineering documentation within allocated schedules and issue project status reports
- check_circleCoordinate with engineering staff to provide 24/7 technical support to operations and maintenance teams
Requirements
- verifiedDegree in an appropriate engineering field
- verifiedMinimum of 5 years aircraft structural experience at heavy maintenance level
- verifiedAbility to read, write and understand spoken and written English
Nice to Have
Ability to write detailed engineering analysis reports.
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In this Structures Engineering Liaison at Kalitta Air role, you will ensure approved data is used in developing eos and eas for fleet aircraft maintenance and modifications; obtain regulatory approval for modifications and repairs performed on kalitta air structures and components; interface with manufacturers, mro facilities, and regulatory agencies to provide liaison engineering functions; and interface with faa der engineers to support kalitta air repairs and modifications.
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Kalitta Air is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Degree in an appropriate engineering field; Minimum of 5 years aircraft structural experience at heavy maintenance level; and Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English.
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Structures Engineering Liaison at Kalitta Air is based in 5th Street, Oscoda Township, Iosco County, Michigan, 48750, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Kalitta Air has listed this Structures Engineering Liaison role as on-site.
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Structures Engineering Liaison at Kalitta Air typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Structures Engineering Liaison at Kalitta Air include English.
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