Structure Engineer Aviation (m/f/x)
- Military veterans preferred
2025-08-31 DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Schkeuditz Germany
Would you like to become part of the most international company in the world? Would you like to make a difference? Then join our team.
European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH (EAT) officially started operations at Leipzig/Halle Airport in spring 2008 as an aircraft maintenance company and registered cargo airline. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DHL Group and belongs to the DHL Express division. In cooperation with DHL Air Austria and DHL Air UK Ltd., EAT covers the majority of the European DHL network.
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A quick overview of EAT:
55 nationalities from all continents
Own state-of-the-art Aviation Training Center
35 own aircraft, Airbus and Boeing
Hangar size over 22,000 square meters
Over 3 million parts in our aircraft maintenance warehouse
YOUR TASKS
The Structure Engineer is responsible for the CAMO Engineering-related maintenance of the airworthiness of the aircraft structure.
Providing engineering and troubleshooting support for the maintenance operation to ensure the technical condition and availability of aircraft for operation, as well as offering technical assistance to other departments
Collaborating in the creation and modification of the aircraft maintenance program
Assisting in the development of the work package for Base Maintenance
Reviewing the Base Maintenance Report and proposing adjustments to the maintenance program if necessary
Identifying and resolving recurring issues with the aircraft structure
Reviewing, analyzing, and creating specific work instructions or maintenance procedures based on manufacturer guidelines and/or aviation authorities (Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives)
Tracking inspections or modifications and maintenance tasks carried out during operation
Conducting technical projects within the scope of responsibility
Generating necessary reports in the event of conducted technical investigations or analyses
Responsibility for incident/failure investigations related to the aircraft structure.
Responsibility for the Dent & Buckle Chart and documentation of repairs in the aircraft life record.
Definition and optimization of departmental internal processes.
Participation in cross-departmental projects.
YOUR PROFILE
Completed degree program and several years of relevant professional work experience or many years of relevant professional work experience as aerospace engineer or similar
Minimum 2 years of experience in aircraft, structure maintenance
Very good knowledge of English and German
Good knowledge of IT tools (Office products)
TRAX knowledge highly desirable
Systematic and analytical thinking
Able to work under stress
Motivated, flexible and reliable
Capable of autonomous work
High level of accuracy
Ability to work in teams
OUR OFFER
Working at a Great Place to Work® for the globally most awarded TOP employer of 2023.
A work environment with international colleagues right at the airport.
Training opportunities based on your personal development.
Career advancement opportunities within the company.
Language courses tailored to your personal level (German, English).
Health insurance supplement with a generous budget.
Company-supported childcare placements.
24/7 employee cafeteria and complimentary beverage supply.
Very affordable job tickets & Deutschland-ticket, with free 24/7 transfer between the Schkeuditz S-Bahn station and EAT Leipzig GmbH.
Job bike, including e-bikes.
Parking spaces, including free electric charging stations.
Discounted flight tickets for personal use.
Exciting team and company events.
BECOME PART OF THE TEAM
If you are interested, we look forward to receiving your meaningful application documents via our online system. Your contact person is Magdalena Brockmann, reachable at +49 (0) 341/ 4499 1792.
