Aerospace Engineer

Title: Aerospace Engineer

Onsite: Grand Junction, CO

Salary:120k

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Aerospace Engineer. This individual will serve as a technical authority responsible for analyzing aircraft structural and systems issues, developing FAA-compliant repairs, and providing engineering support directly to maintenance operations. This role is highly hands-on and requires an engineer who can independently evaluate damage, research technical documentation, substantiate repairs, and provide on-wing support to improve aircraft availability and fleet reliability.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Analyze aircraft structural damage and develop FAA-compliant repair solutions
• Research aircraft maintenance, structural, and component manuals to determine repair feasibility and maintenance requirements
• Provide direct engineering support to maintenance operations and technicians during troubleshooting and repair activities
• Evaluate recurring aircraft reliability issues and drive long-term corrective actions
• Support Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations by performing root cause analysis and developing repair recommendations
• Create repair drawings, engineering dispositions, technical reports, and maintenance documentation
• Coordinate with maintenance teams, manufacturers, vendors, and customers to resolve complex technical issues
• Lead fleet reliability initiatives focused on increasing aircraft availability and reducing maintenance-related costs
• Participate in customer meetings and provide technical guidance regarding repair strategies and maintenance concerns
• Travel periodically to customer and maintenance locations to support operational needs

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
• 3+ years of aerospace engineering experience supporting operational aircraft fleets
• Experience independently analyzing and substantiating aircraft structural repairs
• Extensive experience researching and interpreting aircraft technical documentation including:
• AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual)
• IPC (Illustrated Parts Catalog)
• SRM (Structural Repair Manual)
• CMM (Component Maintenance Manual)
• Experience authoring or developing FAA-compliant repair solutions and engineering dispositions
• Experience supporting commercial airline or regional airline operations
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures, repair development, and fleet reliability
• Ability to perform technical investigations and provide engineering recommendations with minimal oversight
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer and maintenance team interaction