ATR - Structural Repairs Expert

About Us

ATR is a joint venture between Airbus and Leonardo, providing a new generation of turboprop aircraft. We are a small‑sized company committed to innovation, sustainability and human‑centric values.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced structural repair support, devising innovative solutions for both minor and major repairs requested by customers, ensuring high safety and reliability standards.
• Investigate and identify similar previous cases to support consistent, well‑informed decision making.
• Act as liaison with customers and internal stakeholders, managing the entire support query lifecycle for transparency and satisfaction.
• Assist in developing generic repair procedures based on recurring structural issues, streamlining repair processes and reducing downtime.
• Contribute to fleet safety and economy by delivering timely repair and engineering services informed by fleet operations knowledge.
• Engage in Design Organization activities, preparing and approving critical documents (e.g., Technical Adaptation and Structural Repair Approval Sheets) under Part 21J delegation.
• Guide and mentor the engineering team, sharing knowledge and ensuring readiness for both short‑term and long‑term repair projects.
• Apply a transversal approach to manage all structural repair topics across projects.
• Participate in knowledge exchange with peers through conferences, internal discussions and professional forums.
• Maintain frequent interactions with customers, staff at the stress office, the repair drawing team, and other ATR departments.
• Lead on‑site damage assessment missions for severely damaged aircraft to determine extent of damage and repair strategies.
• Provide hands‑on technical support during major repairs or replacements for customers or ATR working parties, ensuring compliance with all standards.
• Perform the above duties while maintaining awareness of compliance risks and acting with integrity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Bac +5) in aeronautical structures or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 6 years in aircraft structure stress analysis or repair, with a proven record of complex problem solving under high pressure.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in ATR structures and aircraft structural repair principles for metallic and composite materials.
  • Knowledge of non‑destructive testing methods.
  • Familiarity with Leonardo/ Airbus drawings is a plus.
• Language Skills:
  • English (B2 level).
  • Italian is a plus.
• IT Skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of ATR IT tools (CRM, SAMONIT, GILDA) is advantageous.
• Soft Skills: Autonomous, rigorous, strong organizational skills, open‑minded, positive attitude, team player, strong customer orientation.
• Willingness to participate in standby duties during evenings, nights and weekends.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive compensation package, including profit sharing and employee savings plans.
• Work‑life balance with remote working options, 6th week of paid leave, and additional leave for family events.
• Well‑being and health benefits with supplementary coverage.
• Career development opportunities with a range of soft and hard skill programs.
• Inclusive work environment promoting diversity, equity and inclusion with over 1,200 employees from more than 35 nationalities.
• Family and employee events through ATR CSE and Airbus CSE.

Apply

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