Flammability Tech (Aircraft)

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience in aviation manufacturing or electronics preferred.

Position Purpose: Under direct supervision perform operation activities in support of experimental structural and flammability testing. Operation activities could utilize skillsets related to sheet metal instrumentation/electrical fabrication calibrations hydraulic/pneumatics large structural elements test execution etc.

Required Skills
Experience with basic hand tools
Valid drivers license required to operate towing and other transportation equipment.
Blueprint reading and basic math skills
Read write speak and understand the English language
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders work in confined areas and lift up to 50 lbs.

Desired Skills
Basic sheet metal experience (1 year)
Cutting bending forming drilling
Basic electrical experience (1 year)
Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams
Basic understanding of aircraft inspection maintenance and repair (1 year)
Basic experience with machining (1 year)
Basic understanding of computer software.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

1. Utilizing various skills assemble and maintain complex test lab fixture and equipment

2. Assemble inspect and repair complex test articles and specimens

3. Assist with test executions

4. Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk

5. Begin to learn the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs

6. Learn various systems and capabilities used throughout the lab

7. Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering

8. Perform other duties as assigned

9. Provide status to their direct supervisor of progress or help needed on assigned projects

Additional Functions:

1. Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications

2. Follow standard operating procedures when operating company and lab equipment

3. Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops hangars and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered

4. Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility

5. Properly use and maintain Company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use . Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Proficient in blueprint reading/interpretation and shop mathematics.

2. Experience with basic hand tools.