Aeronautical Engineer Role - Oxfordshire

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

- Applying the principles of science and technology to create aircraft; components and support equipment
- Researching and developing design specifications; undertaking systematic manufacturing
- Involving the assembly and modification of components; supervising the assembly of airframes and the installation of engines; instruments and other equipment
- Participating in flight test programmes to measure take-off distances; rate of climb; stall speeds; maneuverability and landing capacities
- Resolving issues that arise during the design; development and testing processes
- Maintaining aircraft for full operation including making regular inspections; maintenance and servicing; measuring and improving the performance of aircraft; components and systems
- Modifying designs to improve safety features or minimize fuel consumption and pollution
- Developing repair procedures as well as working out and managing schedules for repair and maintenance
- Investigating aircraft accidents; collating information; interpreting data and publishing the results of specific projects in technical report form; using computer-aided design (CAD) software to create designs and plans; storing paperwork for approved data (drawings; technical instructions; assessments and calculations)

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- UK Engineering Council recognized Aeronautical Engineering degree or similar equivalence engineering qualification.

Desirable:
Knowledge of EASA certification process for large aircraft. Part 21 and CS25.

This role will require Disclosure Scotland check.