Description
Description:
Performs a variety of aircraft cabin/interiors engineering work including drawing interpretation, design and substantiation as related to transport category aircraft cabin interior modifications.
What you will be responsible for:
• Research new technology (material and manufacturing processes) for use in seating and interior products for the development of new lightweight and cost-efficient products.
• Design and analyze aircraft cabin interior systems and components, typically in support of aircraft interior modifications (STC projects) including integration of seats, monuments, PSUs, flooring, emergency equipment, sidewall/dado/ceiling panels, windows, stowage bins and placards.
• Work independently to gather data and input on the development of original designs or adaptations of existing designs after having been given general instructions regarding scope and parameters.
• Coordinate and monitor cabin interiors aspects of project schedule with project managers and cabin engineers.
• Prepare cabin interior modification/installation/fabrication drawings, engineering reports and work instructions. Support cabin engineers with assignments and skills development as needed.
• Participate in design reviews and presentations with suppliers, customers, and various internal departments to obtain input on, agreement with, and understanding of project objectives and schedules.
• Troubleshoot aircraft issues during STC prototype and post STC using standard testing tools and methods.
• Travel both domestically and internationally (up to 10%).
Qualifications
What you will need to be successful in this role :
• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of engineering design or analysis experience.
• Experience with commercial aircraft (Airbus or Boeing) required.
• Familiarity with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs - from Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations) as they apply to transport category aircraft.
• Familiarity with the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and technical publications (i.e.: Structural Repair Manual (SRM), Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC)).
• Experience creating engineering details, assemblies and installation drawings using AutoCAD/Inventor and standard engineering drawing convention.
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development, career advancement opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
