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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

F&DT Engineer - Contract

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Wichita, KS, USA
In PersonOnsite at the Wichita Engineering office at least 90% of the time; travel 10%.
Aerospace EngineeringMaterials & Structures
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree is required.
  • Nine years of engineering experience in an airline, original equipment manufacturer, or maintenance, repair, and overhaul environment is preferred, with knowledge of aircraft structure (design, fatigue, and materials) and structural repairs, or mechanical engineering.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, technical documentation, and manuals such as SRM, SB, and IPC.
  • Knowledge of maintenance repair practices, equipment, and ways of working.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the team and business partners worldwide, including discussing matters at a working level within Airbus and with customers during reporting or escalation.
  • Ability to take initiative and work flexibly in a demanding environment.
  • Professional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and a diverse international workforce.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Ability to travel independently and at short notice; travel is 10% of the time.
  • Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including screen and document reading, office equipment operation, carrying and lifting items up to 30 pounds, prolonged sitting, and walking through office and production areas.
  • Required personal protective equipment includes safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators or masks, and protective gloves as required by the site or customer site. Steel-toed shoes and possibly hearing and eye protection are required for shop-floor visits.
Responsibilities
  • Support the airline in-service fleet by providing timely quality justifications for aircraft-structure repairs from a fatigue and damage tolerance perspective.
  • Perform complex fatigue and damage tolerance analysis for metallic parts, using classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop efficient repair solutions that meet airworthiness requirements and customer needs.
  • Support the In-Service Daily Repair and/or Major Repair teams.
  • Learn and support simple to routine repair tasks.
  • Review and interpret aircraft-structure damage reports from maintenance repair organizations and develop quality repair solutions with little support.
  • Create or modify technical communications, technical dispositions, repair instructions, repair drawings, and other technical documents in Airbus computer-based applications.
  • Understand assignment priorities and their effect on workflow.
  • Interface repair requirements with customers and suppliers.
  • Liaise with Static Stress, Design, and other Airbus departments to develop optimum repair solutions for airline customers.
  • Assist with preparing documents using Airbus computer-based toolsets such as SAP and AirDoc.
  • Work with other Repair Engineers as a member of an integrated engineering team, maintaining its strategy, policy, and direction.
  • Respond to routine repair queries by providing clear and concise guidance within Airbus Operations and Customer Services.
  • Plan, monitor, and execute tasks and activities to meet customer timelines.
  • Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods, and tools improvements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Airline or maintenance, repair, and overhaul experience is highly regarded.

About the company

Airbus designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, and space systems like satellites and launch services. The company builds these products by integrating advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and digital communication networks to support global travel, defense, and scientific exploration. Airbus distinguishes itself through its massive global manufacturing network and its active development of hydrogen-powered aircraft to eliminate carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide safe, connected aerospace solutions while leading the industry toward sustainable flight and environmental responsibility.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Blagnac, France

Founded

1970

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 28% to €20.5 billion, with EBIT up 54%.
  • H1 2026 deliveries reached 351 aircraft, reversing earlier supply-chain disruptions.
  • Qantas's A350-1000ULR tests and Jet Zero's SAF funding deepen Airbus's premium partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Spanish strikes froze hiring in August 2026 and slowed military and commercial production.
  • June 2026 engine shortages threatened Airbus's 870-jet target and dragged first-quarter deliveries.
  • Boeing's challenge to the EIB loan escalates trade scrutiny and could tighten Airbus financing.

What makes Airbus unique

  • Airbus spans jets, helicopters, defense, and space across Europe, China, and America.
  • The A350F targets 109 tonnes and 115 orders before certification begins.
  • The €3 billion EIB package funds research through 2030 across civil, defense, and technology.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

5%
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