Ensure Aircraft Safety and Longevity as an F&DT Engineer! 

Join PDS Tech Commercial and Help Safeguard the Future of Flight 

Location: Wichita, KS | Payrate: $65/hour 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aerospace industry to hire an experienced Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Engineer to support in-service aircraft repair programs. If you are passionate about structural integrity, aircraft safety, and advanced engineering analysis, this is your opportunity to directly impact the reliability and airworthiness of commercial aircraft fleets worldwide. 

In this role, you will be responsible for developing high-quality fatigue and damage tolerance justifications for aircraft structural repairs. Working closely with design and static stress engineering teams, you’ll help deliver efficient, certified repair solutions that meet strict airworthiness requirements and support airline and MRO customers globally. 

What You’ll Do 

Repair Engineering & F&DT Analysis 

• Perform fatigue and damage tolerance analysis for metallic aircraft structures 

• Develop high-quality engineering justifications for structural repairs in a timely manner 

• Review and interpret aircraft structural damage reports from Maintenance Repair Organizations (MROs) 

• Create or modify technical documentation including: 

  • Technical Communications 

  • Technical Dispositions 

  • Repair Instructions 

  • Repair Drawings 

• Use classical hand calculations and computer-based methods to assess structural integrity 

• Support development of efficient, certified repair solutions aligned with airworthiness requirements 

Collaboration & Technical Integration 

• Work closely with Static Stress, Design, and other engineering teams to develop optimal repair solutions 

• Support integrated repair engineering teams across daily repair and major repair activities 

• Interface professionally with customers and suppliers regarding repair requirements and technical clarifications 

• Provide clear and concise guidance on routine repair queries within Operations and Customer Services 

Execution, Prioritization & Improvement 

• Understand task priorities and manage workflow to meet customer timelines 

• Ensure all engineering activities are planned, monitored, and executed on schedule 

• Support continuous improvement initiatives in engineering processes, tools, and methodologies 

• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables using systems such as SAP and AirDoc 

Required Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering required 

Experience 

• 9+ years of engineering experience preferred in: 

  • Airline 

  • OEM 

  • MRO environments 

• Strong background in aircraft structures, fatigue, materials, and structural repair engineering 

Technical Skills 

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, and technical manuals (SRM, SB, IPC, etc.) 

• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance and repair practices 

• Experience with structural fatigue and damage tolerance methodologies 

• Ability to perform both analytical and computer-based engineering assessments 

Professional Skills 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to collaborate across global, multidisciplinary teams 

• High motivation, initiative, and adaptability in fast-paced environments 

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers 

• Experience working in airline or MRO environments highly preferred 

Additional Requirements 

• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally as needed 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

• Onsite role requiring at least 90% presence in the Wichita Engineering Office 

• Ability to work extensively on computers and engineering analysis tools 

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings daily 

• Ability to sit for extended periods during analysis and documentation work 

• Ability to communicate in meetings, teleconferences, and engineering discussions daily 

• Occasional lifting or carrying of up to 30 lbs 

• Ability to walk, stand, and move through office and production environments as needed 

• Ability to travel on short notice when required 

• Required PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and protective gloves as required 

Ready to Make an Impact on Aircraft Safety? 

If you’re an experienced aerospace engineer ready to apply your expertise in fatigue and damage tolerance, apply today and advance your career with PDS Tech Commercial. 

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