Airbus

Designer III

Airbus • $88K — $105K *
Wichita, KS 67212In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associates of Science (AS) Degree in Engineering Technology with a focus on structural design or mechanics.
  • Minimum eight (8) years of experience in design with airframe structures.
  • Authorized to work in the US.
  • Strong knowledge of repair and maintenance documentation techniques (SRM, NTM, IPC).
  • Proficient in CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience.
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Excel and Google Suite applications.
  • Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality, certified engineering repair solutions for airlines and internal customers.
  • Review damage reports and develop quality repair solutions with minimal support.
  • Create or modify technical documents such as Repair Instructions and Repair Drawings using Airbus applications.
  • Collaborate with various Airbus departments to develop optimal repair solutions.
  • Provide clear guidance on moderate to difficult repair queries within Airbus Operations and Customer Services.
  • Ensure all tasks are completed within planned time scales.
  • Identify and support local improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a leading aerospace company.
  • Engagement in innovative repair solutions for aircraft structures.
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of engineering professionals.
  • Potential for professional growth and development in a dynamic environment.
  • Exposure to advanced engineering applications and technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Position Summary

This position supports the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and is responsible for the creation of quality repair solutions in a timely manner from a Design point of view. Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions. Methods include the use of multiple applications to research aircraft configurations and develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).

Your challenges:

  • Create high quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions for the airlines and internal customers within given time scales.
  • Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and develop quality repair solutions with little support. Create or modify a wide range of difficult repair tasks.
  • Create or modify technical documents such as: Technical Communications, Technical Dispositions, Repair Instructions, Repair Drawings within various Airbus computer based applications with high quality and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Static Stress, F&DT and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum solutions. Perform functional and technical tasks with guidance.
  • Provide responses to moderate to difficult repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner. Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition.
  • Ensure all tasks and activities required are executed to planned time scales.
  • Effectively communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work internally and externally.
  • Able to work towards or obtain a technical signatory to sign off repair data.
  • Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.


Your boarding pass:
  • Associates of Science (AS) Degree in Engineering Technology with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design, mechanics of materials, and/or system design.
  • Minimum eight (8) years total experience in design with airframe structures
  • Authorized to Work in the US
  • Frequently use widely known technical principles, theories, and concepts to solve technical problems.
  • Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.
  • Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.
  • Able to perform work activity tasks in an organized manner with minimal direction once sufficient training has occurred.
  • Apply knowledge of repair and maintenance documentation, techniques and procedures (SRM, NTM, IPC etc.).
  • Capable of creating and delivering technical documents and presentations without guidance
  • Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
  • CATIA V5 and/or 3DExperience


Preferred
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Physics, or Math
  • Experience in composite airframe structures
  • MRO/Fleet Engineering experience; MRB Experience
  • Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities.
  • Working knowledge of Airbus Structures
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.
  • Effectively communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work internally and externally
  • Conversational French and/or German


Travel Required
  • 5% Domestic and International


This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Structure Design & Integration

Job Posting End Date: 10.05.2026

About Airbus

Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aeronautical products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space. The Airbus segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells commercial jet aircraft of approximately 100 seats; and regional turboprop aircraft and aircraft components, as well as provides aircraft conversion and related services. The Airbus Helicopters segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells civil and military helicopters; and offers helicopter related services. The Airbus Defence and Space segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells military aircraft, such as combat, mission, transport, and tanker aircraft; and missile systems, military satellites, and defence electronics, as well as provides defence related services. The company was formerly known as Airbus Group SE and changed its name to Airbus SE in April 2017. Airbus SE was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Blagnac, France.
Learn more about Airbus
Size
135,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2000
* Ladders Estimates

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