Aeronautical Engineer - T-6 COMBS (Remote, Travel Required)

SUMMARY:

The T-6 COMBS Aeronautical Engineer provides program-level engineering and technical support for the T-6 Contractor Operated and Maintained Base Supply (COMBS) program across all sites. This role focuses on evaluating part discrepancies, reviewing technical data, assessing configuration impacts, and supporting material-related engineering decisions rather than performing or directing hands-on aircraft maintenance. The Aeronautical Engineer supports Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), Technical Directives (TDs), and Time Change Interval (TCI) actions to ensure parts, components, and configurations meet airworthiness, OEM, contractual, and customer requirements.

The engineer works closely with the Program Management Office (PMO), Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Maintenance Control (for coordination only), and OEM/government engineering representatives to resolve parts-related issues, support Over & Above (O&A) justifications, and maintain accurate configuration control in support of fleet readiness. Although this is a remote position, the preferred candidate will live within a commutable distance to the OKC area.

JOB DUTIES:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Review, interpret, and apply OEM technical data, service bulletins, engineering drawings, and directives.
• Evaluate parts and component discrepancies to determine engineering disposition and configuration impact.
• Provide technical support for Over and Above (O&A) requests, cost estimates, and engineering justifications.
• Support TCTO, TD, and TCI planning, implementation coordination, and compliance tracking at the program level.
• Ensure technical directives and configuration changes are accurately reflected in supply and maintenance data systems.
• Coordinate with OEM and government engineering authorities on part applicability, substitutions, and approvals.
• Maintain configuration control and support updates to aircraft and equipment records from a material and engineering perspective.
• Perform data analysis on part reliability, usage trends, and recurring component issues to recommend improvements.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB), Failure Review Board (FRB), and non-conformance resolution for parts and material-related issues.
• Assist in the development of engineering change proposals (ECPs) and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to address part quality concerns and support audits or inspections.
• Provide engineering input during program reviews, readiness assessments, and fleet status meetings.
• Prepare technical reports, briefs, and presentations for PMO, supply chain, and customer stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, military, OEM, contractual, and customer regulations and standards.
• Perform other engineering duties as assigned to support COMBS program objectives and material readiness

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering required.
  • 3+ years of aviation/aerospace engineering experience required (military or contractor environment preferred).
  • Experience with T-6 aircraft or trainer platforms highly desired.
  • Experience with OEM, FAA, or military airworthiness standards preferred.
  • Experience with configuration management, material engineering, or supply support systems preferred..
  
  
  
  
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required Skills include the ability to:)
  
  
  
  • Strong knowledge of aeronautical or aerospace engineering principles.
  • Experience with aircraft parts, component configuration, and material engineering (T-6 experience preferred).
  • Familiarity with technical directives (TCTO, TD, TCI) and configuration management.
  • Ability to read and interpret OEM technical data, drawings, maintenance manuals, and engineering standards.
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating parts and determining engineering disposition.
  • Experience with reliability, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software tools (e.g., CAD, modeling, data analysis).
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with PMO, supply chain, QA, and external stakeholders.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to airworthiness and quality.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced program environment.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism.
  
  
  
  

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.