Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent the last eight years working on aircraft structures, focusing on sub-assemblies and frames. In that time I’ve seen how a small misalignment can ripple through a whole rebuild, so I prioritise precision from dismantling through to pre-flight checks. At [Previous Company], I helped identify an intermittently fatigued section during a routine inspection of wing sub-assemblies, which led to a targeted replacement that reduced post-maintenance rework by about 20 percent. I’m comfortable with the full cycle you list: dismantling sub-assemblies, inspecting and testing them, reassembling and carrying out pre-flight inspections. I keep detailed records of actions taken and part replacements, and I’m confident with the mechanical systems and aircraft frames knowledge that underpins sound decision making on the shop floor. I’m interested in a role at [Company Name] because your teams balance hands-on work with strong reliability standards, and that aligns with how I like to approach a job. One practical example comes from a recent project where I led a mid-life frame inspection on a narrowbody fleet. We found a corroded rib and performed a controlled repair rather than a full frame swap. The fix required coordinating a sub-assembly kit, verifying torque sequences, and updating maintenance logs so the next line recap could proceed smoothly. The aircraft moved to the line with no post-maintenance issues reported in the first 100 flight cycles. I’m available to discuss how my hands-on experience with sub-assemblies and record-keeping can support your maintenance goals. If you’d like to chat, I’m happy to fit a time that works for you. Kind regards, [Your Name]