Segers Aero Corporation located in Fairhope, AL is seeking a Aerospace Engineer to join our team. We offer a competitive benefits package and a 9/80 work schedule that includes every other Friday off. Apply today!
Purpose of Position: To provide technical and engineering support for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of military fixed‑wing and rotary‑wing aircraft engines within an FAA FAR Part 145 - certified MRO facility. The role ensures engine repairs, modifications and overhauls comply with FAA regulations, military technical data, OEM requirements and contractual obligations while meeting safety, quality, cost and schedule objectives.
Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions with or without a reasonable accommodation)
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Provide engineering support for overhaul, repair and modification of military aircraft engines (fixed and rotary wing).
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Evaluate engine discrepancies, damage and serviceability findings; develop repair dispositions using approved FAA, military and OEM technical data.
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Interpret and apply Technical Orders (TO’s), Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins, Airworthy Directives and Military Specifications.
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Author and approve engineering repair instructions, deviations and substantiating data within FAR Part 145 limitations.
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Support root cause analysis of engine removals, in-flight shutdowns, premature failings and shop findings.
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Coordinates with Quality, Production and Supply Chain to resolve technical and configurative issues.
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Supports engine teardown, build-up, test and return-to-service activities.
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Assist with new engine program introduction, tooling certification, process development and capability expansion.
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Support FAA surveillance, customer and military audits, ensuring compliance with FAR Part 145 and contract requirements.
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Contribute to reliability improvement, cost reduction and turnaround time (TAT) initiatives.
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Provide on-the-floor technical guidance to technicians and mentors to junior engineers.
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Assists in on-the-job training of other personnel in the completion of their responsibilities.
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Participates in improvement efforts to improve turn time, reduce errors or reduce costs using continuous improvement tools.
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Knowledge of FAA FAR Part 145, applicable FAR’s and military airworthy standards.
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Understanding of export control compliance (ITEAR / EAR) as applied to military programs.
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Ability to work with FAA, military and OEM-approved data environments.
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Timely communicates with Chief Inspector concerning any quality processes.
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Utilizes the electronic database to complete transactions.
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Keeps a clean work environment using continuous improvement tools.
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Maintains an understanding of the methodology employed by bureaucratic and government organizations and skills to deal with the requirements and systems imposed by these organizations.
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Travels as needed
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Confers with manager to recommend changes such as: equipment utilization, production methods and procedures to increase efficiency of department and promote improvement
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Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner
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Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy
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Works overtime as needed
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Observes and practices all safety procedures, regulatory requirements and personal policies (safety-glasses, ear plugs, face shields, etc.)
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Performs other duties as required
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: (these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job)
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Must have a strong understanding of turboshaft and turbofan engine systems.
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Must be able to interpret military Technical Orders, OEM manuals and engineering drawings.
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Must have string analytical, problem-solving and technical writing skills.
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Must be able to work cross-functionally in a high-tempo MRO environment.
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Must be able to support non-conformance resolution, repair approval and configuration control.
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Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among, co-workers and supervisors
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Must be able to work with little or no supervision and to take initiative
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Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations
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Must be able to apply common sense
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Must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate in English
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Must be proficient in company specific software and Microsoft Office Word and Excel
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Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using fractions and decimals; compute percentages, ratios, rates and interpret graphs
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Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards to properly wear all applicable PPE
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Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. or more regularly with assistance occasionally
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Must be able to hear running machinery
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Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively
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Must have exceptional eye-hand coordination
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Must regularly be able to reach overhead
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Must regularly be able to squat, bend, twist and stand
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Must be able to walk around regularly using steps occasionally
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Ability to provide verifications of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions
Marginal Functions: (Duties that are likely to be assigned to this person, unless he/she proves unable to perform them after receiving training and/or accommodations that the company judges appropriate)
Experience and Education Requirements:
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
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Minimum three (3) years of experience supporting military aircraft engine maintenance, overhaul or repair is required.
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Ability to obtain security clearance is required.
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Experience supporting defense-related programs (DoD, FMS or defense contractors), including familiarity with engineering approval processes (DER, ODA), field investigations or deployed operations preferred.
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Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience is preferred.
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Must pass a criminal background check and DOT pre-employment drug screen and comply with all FAA regulations. Position is considered safety-sensitive in accordance with DOT and FAA regulations and as such, subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA's regulations.
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Work Conditions:
Combination of office and engine shop setting that is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. Noise is generally loud.
Our competitive benefits package include:
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Three weeks of vacation
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10 Paid Holidays
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401(K) plan that includes an employer matching program (up to 4%)
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Medical Plan
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Telemedicine Program
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Identity Theft Prevention Program
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Dental and Vision (company paid benefit for employee coverage)
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Short Term and Long-Term Disability (company-paid benefit)
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Basic Life/AD&D (company paid benefit / 2x base salary amount)
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Voluntary - Supplemental Life/AD&D coverage options
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Spouse & Child Life coverage options
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Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care options)
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Employee Assistance Program (company-paid, includes three free counseling sessions)
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And more!
Segers Aero Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
