JOB SUMMARY:
The Structural Repair Engineer develops structural repair instructions and conducts substantiation analyses to support the certification, safety, and continued airworthiness of Textron Aviation’s jet and propeller aircraft. This role ensures all data meets FAA requirements, internal engineering standards, and program timelines while providing technical support to service centers, customers, and cross‑functional engineering teams.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Repair Design
- Develop structural repair instructions, installation procedures, and engineering drawings, including all required parts and configurations.
- Prepare approved repair documentation that enables return‑to‑service for damaged aircraft across all Textron Aviation models.
- Manage multiple repair requests concurrently while meeting schedule expectations.
- Collaborate with Customers, Customer Service, and Service Centers to support troubleshooting, scheduled maintenance, AOG events, and field repairs.
- Provide engineering recommendations for minor repairs and field dispositions.
- Support aircraft recovery and ferry flight operations, including development of temporary repairs.
Structural Analysis
- Review damage assessments, engineering drawings, service history, and certification data to determine structural requirements for repair solutions.
- Perform structural analyses, including evaluation of load paths, strength, durability, and compliance with design criteria and certification requirements.
- Utilize CATIA, finite‑element analysis tools, and classical engineering methods to evaluate complex structural configurations.
- Coordinate with cross‑discipline engineering teams and business units to resolve model‑specific structural issues and support fleetwide integrity.
- Develop and support structural test programs to validate repair data and analytical methods.
Certification and Compliance
- Ensure that repairs comply with applicable FAA regulations and Textron Aviation engineering standards.
- Prepare structural reports with compliance documentation to support FAA and ODA approval.
- Coordinate with ODA Unit Members, DERs, and FAA representatives to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
Develop and review service documentation to support maintenance personnel and operators with accurate, accessible technical information
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
- A bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related engineering field is required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong sense of accountability, integrity, and professional demeanor.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective time‑management skills with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to lead and manage projects of varying size and scope.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Previous Structural Analyst Experience Preferred
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company
Textron Aviation
Primary Location
US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Field
Engineering
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Experienced
Shift
First Shift
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting
04/08/2026, 4:44:53 PM
