Senior Aviation Structures Lead
Job Description:
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced and type-rated B1 engineer with structural expertise to oversee a skilled team of mechanical and structural technicians.
You will work closely with the Lead Structures Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to maintain the integrity, efficiency, and safety of all mechanical and structural work carried out on Boeing aircraft.
The role involves performing detailed inspections in line with Boeing Aircraft Corporation specifications, ensuring team understanding and application of relevant procedures, interpreting technical manuals and regulatory documents, and tracking task card hours.
You will also identify and analyse variances between planned and actual task completion times, escalate discrepancies and risks to stakeholders, recommend process improvement initiatives, and mentor junior personnel.
The ideal candidate will have a strong inspection and certification background in structural and mechanical systems, thorough knowledge of aircraft systems and modification processes, and excellent organisational and communication skills.