Aerospace Engineer

at Insight Global in East Alton, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to support a growing Part 145 aircraft maintenance operation. 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.

The ideal candidate comes from an airline or regional airline environment where they have directly supported an active fleet of aircraft. Common titles for comparable experience include Fleet Engineer, Liaison Engineer, Repair Development Engineer, Structures Engineer, or Aircraft Repair Engineer.

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

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Skills and Requirements

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 Previous experience supporting a Part 145 Repair Station

A&P License

Maintenance Control experience

Aircraft Cabin Entertainment (IFE) experience

Avionics engineering or troubleshooting experience

Corporate aviation experience

Airline engineering experience supporting operators such as:

Delta Air Lines

American Airlines

United Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Envoy Air

Republic Airways

SkyWest Airlines

Reliability engineering or fleet performance management experience

Experience supporting Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events

Valid passport and ability to travel up to 10%