Aircraft Reliability Engineer

STS Engineering Solutions is hiring an Aircraft Reliability Engineer in the Fort Worth, Texas area. This is a 1099 contractor position with potential for direct hire.

This role supports aircraft reliability programs for operators regulated under 14 CFR Part 91, 121, 125, 135, and 145. The selected candidate will provide data-driven analysis, regulatory reporting, and actionable recommendations to support Technical Operations teams and ensure safe, compliant, and reliable flight operations.

If you have strong aviation data analysis experience and understand how reliability drives operational performance, this is a high-impact opportunity within a performance-focused engineering team.

STS Engineering Solutions supports aircraft programs and technical operations for commercial and corporate aviation customers. Our Aircraft Programs and Technical Operations group provides specialized engineering and reliability services to help operators maintain compliance, improve fleet performance, and meet operational objectives.

We seek high-performing professionals who produce quality work in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

The Aircraft Reliability Engineer supports regulatory and company aircraft reliability program requirements. This role analyzes maintenance data, identifies trends, performs statistical evaluations, and delivers reports that support informed decision-making across Technical Operations.

Actionable recommendations from this role directly contribute to safe and reliable aircraft operations.

• Collect and compile maintenance data inputs including PIREPs, maintenance reports, non-routine findings, and shop teardown reports
  
• Correct ATA coding and apply keyword tags to ensure accurate data analysis
  
• Perform statistical modeling and reporting of CAMP requirements including Service Difficulty Reports, Mechanical Reliability Reports, CPCP evaluations, and maintenance check evaluations
  
• Conduct chronic aircraft alerting and monitoring to identify repeat discrepancies
  
• Perform root cause analysis and develop actionable corrective recommendations
  
• Manage executive reliability dashboards and performance metrics
  
• Support project management activities including action item tracking and meeting facilitation
  
• Author FAA-required CASS reports, MRRs, SDRs, and MISRs
  
• Support Reliability Control Board meetings
  
• Coordinate with Maintenance Programs and Engineering to optimize maintenance programs
  
• Represent customers at industry reliability working groups as required
  
• Support Safety Management System outputs, Safety Risk Management, and Safety Assurance activities
  
• Log and track assigned tasks in designated workspaces
  
• Create and distribute status and performance reports
  
• Support internal and client meetings related to CASS and departmental initiatives
  

• Strong data analysis experience in an aviation environment
  
• Experience with data management tools such as PowerBI, Azure, or Tableau preferred
  
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel proficiency
  
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  
• Experience with web-based dashboards and reporting tools
  
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
  
• Ability to work extended periods at a computer
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  
• Willingness to travel as required
  
• U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States
  
• Willingness to comply with confidentiality and non-disclosure requirements
  
• Part 121 airline operations experience is a plus.
  

• Degree in data analytics, aviation, engineering, or related field
  
• Experience supporting aircraft reliability programs
  
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to reliability and maintenance programs
  
• Familiarity with OEM and Type Certificate Holder technical manuals
  
• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License
  
• Prior hands-on aircraft maintenance experience
  
• Experience participating in industry reliability working groups
  
• Experience with Continuous Improvement or Lean Six Sigma methodologies
  
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat DC
  
• Multilingual capabilities
  
• Residency in the DFW area preferred
  

• Remote or hybrid work environment within the DFW area
  
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
  
• Occasional travel required
  
• Compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations
  

STS Engineering Solutions delivers high-level engineering and technical services across commercial and corporate aviation sectors. We support aircraft operators with reliability analysis, regulatory compliance, and performance optimization strategies that drive operational excellence.

If you are ready to strengthen aircraft reliability programs in Fort Worth, Texas, apply today.

STS Engineering Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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