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Engineer 1 (Part 145)
Division:Unical 145
  
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position Summary:
Part of the 145 Repair Shop, the Engineer I will be responsible for planning, documenting, designing, developing, and implementing procedures and/or processes required to inspect, assemble, test, and repair aircraft articles. This position will play a crucial role in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues related to our components. This role involves a combination of technical expertise, customer service, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Advise staff on the development of design solutions, technical drawings, manufacturing processes and design changes.
• Develop technical solutions and guidance through Engineering Authorizations for aircraft issues that surpass published structural damage limits, including both sheet metal and composite repairs. This frequently involves conducting structural analysis.
• Provide Engineering Support to evaluate and recommend repair versus replacement options to reduce financial impact.
• Issue work deviation authorizations and providing interpretations of service documents and Engineering Orders
• Review and interpret blueprints and approved tech data (ex. CMM, SRM, SOPM, SPM) to plan, evaluate, develop, and generate instructions and other process documentation to meet specifications.
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding capabilities, quality issues, scheduling, and other considerations to facilitate repair requirements.
• Provide guidance to the engineering department on the continuous improvement effort to enhance quality, reliability, and/or cost-effectiveness.
• Additional projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) or other related field from an accredited college required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in an engineering field related to research and development.
• Expertise in the understanding of commercial or military aircraft repair practices and standards applicable to area of specialty.
• U.S. person or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) preferred due to ITAR regulations.
• Experience with SolidWorks, or AutoCAD design software and MS Office products required.
• Proven problem-solving skills within a diverse workforce and team environment.
• Willingness to perform “hands-on” work in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate logical reasoning, decision making, and attention to detail required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in engineering is preferred.

Location:
• Glendale, AZ – 100% Onsite, No Remote Work Available.

Travel:
• Up to 10% Travel may be required.

Language:
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Physical Demands:
• Work Environment: 75% office – 25% floor
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Carrying, Walking, Pushing, Climbing, Reaching

Working Conditions:
• Fully Air-Conditioned Shop!
• Work Environment: 90% office.
• 10% shop floor (visit repair stations, teardown facilities

Unical Aviation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To view our policy, please click here:  AAP Policy.

Unical Aviation participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information regarding E-Verify, please click here: E-Verify.
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