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F&DT Engineer

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Repair Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Engineer - Bristol

Join a fast-paced, collaborative team at the forefront of aircraft structural integrity. We're looking for a skilled Repair F&DT Engineer to support the assessment and justification of repairs on metallic wing structures. You'll play a key role in ensuring airworthiness compliance and delivering rapid, high-quality solutions to real-world in-service challenges.

About the Role

As a Repair F&DT Engineer, you'll be responsible for:

Performing fatigue and damage tolerance assessments using Airbus-approved methods and tools.
Producing and coordinating justification reports and engineering documentation for repair approval.
Collaborating with Design and Static Stress Engineers to develop optimal repair solutions.
Ensuring all repair engineering tasks are planned, monitored, and delivered on time.

About You

You're an experienced aerospace professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You're confident managing multiple priorities and enjoy working as part of a team to solve complex technical problems.

Essential Skills:

Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Proven experience in F&DT analysis of aircraft structures using hand calculations and software tools.
Strong understanding of F&DT principles and their practical application.
Proficiency with Airbus tools such as ISAMI and Mathcad.
Experience writing F&DT justification reports to Airbus standards.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with Airbus structural repair design requirements.
Working knowledge of Airbus aircraft structures.
Delegated signature for structural analysis (or working towards it).
Demonstrated problem-solving ability.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a responsive, multifunctional team that delivers critical support to operators and maintenance organisations. Every day brings a new challenge-whether it's designing a repair for unexpected damage or helping keep aircraft flying safely and efficiently.

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