Senior Technical Liaison Aerospace Engineer (Onsite Manchester)

STS Engineering Solutions is hiring a Senior Technical Liaison Aerospace Engineer in Manchester, United Kingdom. This role is based on site at the STS hangar in Manchester and supports daily engineering needs for line and check aircraft.

This position is ideal for an experienced aerospace or aviation engineer with a strong liaison engineering background, structural repair experience, aircraft repair substantiation skills and the ability to provide fast, accurate engineering support in a live MRO or aircraft check environment.

Department

Engineering

Reports To

Manager of Engineering

Position Summary

The Senior Technical Liaison Aerospace Engineer will provide expedient engineering support to customers on a daily basis. Responsibilities include liaison engineering support, repair design, structural analysis, calculations, drawings and certification support.

This role requires a strong understanding of FARs, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives and Advisory Circulars, along with excellent oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will also understand the airline business, MRO operations and aircraft check environments, where timely repair development and delivery are essential.

Nature of Work

The Senior Technical Liaison Aerospace Engineer will work at the STS hangar in Manchester, United Kingdom, providing engineering support for line and check aircraft. This position supports aircraft structural discrepancies, repair scheme development, OEM technical data review, customer communication, alternate materials and processes, and repair substantiation.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong communicator
• Goal-oriented
• Proven liaison engineering background
• Creative approach to repair development and problem solving
• Strong understanding of FAR compliance
• Understanding of airline, MRO and aircraft check environments
• Ability to support timely repair delivery in a fast-paced operational setting

Educational Background and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university required
• Aviation-related background or Mechanical Engineering background preferred
• Previous engineering experience within the aviation industry desired
• Experience with airline support, structural repairs, MRO engineering, liaison engineering or MRB engineering desired

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on site at the STS hangar in Manchester, United Kingdom
• Provide expedient engineering support for line and check aircraft
• Develop repair schemes, including drawings or sketches, for structural aircraft discrepancies
• Prepare supporting analysis and calculations for structural aircraft repairs
• Use Original Equipment Manufacturer technical data, including engineering drawings, Structural Repair Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogues, Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and related documents
• Communicate with customers during the development of structural repairs and modifications
• Define customer needs, timelines, deliverables and repair requirements
• Follow up with customers during implementation of proposed repair schemes
• Make changes or revisions to repair schemes to support repair work
• Determine alternate materials and processes while ensuring design requirements, weight optimisation, safety and reliability standards are met
• Provide engineering status updates on work progress as required by the Manager of Engineering

General Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to accomplish structural analysis for substantiating major and minor aircraft repairs
• Thorough understanding of applicable FARs
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and directly with customers
• Strong technical judgement
• Ability to support Maintenance, Operators, OEMs and Vendor Engineering
• Ability to prepare reports for management and customers

Essential Functions

• Answer incoming calls
• Prepare reports for management and customers
• Liaise with Maintenance, Operators, OEMs and Vendor Engineering
• Substantiate structural repairs

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of walking or standing for meetings on the hangar floor

Hiring Note

Candidates must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

About STS Engineering Solutions

STS Engineering Solutions provides aircraft engineering, technical operations, maintenance programme support, aircraft records, liaison engineering, reliability and technical services to operators across the aviation industry. Our teams support commercial, cargo, military and MRO customers with practical, high-quality technical solutions designed to keep aircraft safe, compliant and operationally ready.

If you are looking for Senior Technical Liaison Aerospace Engineer jobs in Manchester, United Kingdom and have experience with aircraft structural repairs, liaison engineering, MRB support, MRO engineering or repair substantiation, we encourage you to apply today.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Engineering Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

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