ATR - Fleet Structural Support Heavy Repair Engineer - Referent

About ATR

About Us

ATR is the world's number one aircraft manufacturer in regional aviation providing a new generation of turboprops. We are a joint venture between two European aeronautical heavyweights, Airbus and Leonardo . From the world’s largest cities to our planet’s most remote regions, our purpose is to deliver air travel to people, communities and businesses in an innovative, sustainable and modern way . If you strive for excellence, are driven by ambition, trust and respect as we are, then get your career off to a flighting start with ATR!

Our leadership profile: People Centric Entrepreneurial Inspiring Exemplary Innovative Humble

We work with passionate colleagues to make a difference in a human-size company with attractive advantages.

Your Mission

• Carry out the design of structural repairs for complex issues requiring prompt resolution. Provide support for minor and major repairs required by clients on a longer-term support basis.
• Investigate the existence of previous cases of damage and similar repairs to ensure consistent support.
• Develop generic repair procedures to efficiently address recurring issues.
• Customer and Stakeholder Liaison: use communication skills to liaise with customers and internal stakeholders. Oversee the entire life cycle of global critical queries, from initial receipt to full resolution, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction throughout the process.
• Design Organization Engagement: actively participate in Design Organization activities by preparing, approving (Airworthiness signature) and releasing critical approval documents (such as Technical Adaptation and Structural Repair Approval Sheets) under Part21J delegation.
• Subcontractor Supervision: manage the portfolio of subcontractors, ensuring clear work specifications/rules/criteria, expectations and systematic monitoring of OTD/OQD. A strong technical background enables thorough technical checks, ensuring high standards.
• Lead and define scope (Inspection List) of on-site damage assessment missions to evaluate the structural integrity of in-service aircraft subjected to severe damage scenarios; approve and release associated reports.
• Ensure technical coordination and liaison between customers, ATR Part145 team and the structures engineering teams at ATR HQ during troubleshooting missions, retrofits, major repairs and/or replacements carried out either by clients or by ATR Part145 teams, as required.
• Ensure strict adherence to existing procedures for the treatment of repairs related to ongoing/open Airworthiness Dossiers; provide feedback to dossier-owners for the incorporation of best practices in a continuous improvement loop.
• Provide technical advice to guide choices for the selection and introduction of repetitive repairs into the Structural Repair Manual (SRM).
• Validate Maintenance Procedures and participate in the vetting of Service Bulletins prepared by the Operability and Technical Data team.

About You

• Field of study: aeronautical structures or mechanical engineering.
• Experience: minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 6 years in aircraft structure stress analysis or repair. Demonstrated expertise in complex structural repair and support with a track record of solving problems under pressure.
• Technical skills / knowledge:
• Proficiency in aircraft structures (preferably ATR structures).
• Expertise in aircraft structural repair principles (metallic and composite).
• In-depth knowledge of metallic and composite materials.
• Good knowledge of Part21J, Part21G, Part145 regulations and JAR/FAR/CS-25.
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing methods.
• Knowledge of Leonardo / Airbus drawings is a plus.
• Languages: Fluent in English and French (Italian and other languages are a plus).
• IT skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with ATR IT tools (CRM, SAMONIT, GILDA) is advantageous.
• Soft skills:
• Autonomous and rigorous with strong organizational skills.
• Open-minded, positive thinking, and an excellent team player.
• Strong customer orientation, with the ability to understand and anticipate customer needs, and provide tailored solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor other engineers in the team.
• Aptitude to develop a productive network, escalate issues and provide technical advice to peers and hierarchy.
• Global vision and capacity to address technical issues holistically.
• Problem-solving and ability to work under pressure.
• Specific Constraints:
• The position requires standby duties during evenings, nights, weekends and weekend nights to ensure 24x7 support service.
• Flexibility to travel abroad, sometimes on short notice, for on-site support missions (damage assessments, working parties, troubleshooting, etc.).
• ... but above all, you are ready to take off with us to connect communities and businesses and provide the best possible products and support to our customers.

Our Recruitment Process

• Benjamin will contact you
• Innovative and digital assessment
• To get to know you better: interview with Benjamin then with our HR Recruiter

What We Offer

• Highly competitive compensation package (profit and participation sharing, employee savings plan...)
• Work-life balance (remote working, 6th week of paid leave, additional days off for family events...)
• Well-being / health (supplementary health & welfare coverage...)
• Career paths enabling employees to develop their skills and build a professional project
• Wide choice of development programs for soft and hard skills
• CSE: ATR (family and employee events) and Airbus CSE (travel, vacation camps...)
• Diversity and inclusion: Over 1200 people from more than 35 nationalities work together in our teams. ATR is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This job requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) GIE

Contract Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

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