Weight Operations Tech Analyst 3

JOB TITLE: Weight Operations Tech Analyst 3
LOCATION: Seattle WA
PAY RATE: $43.00/hr

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

• Develops complex inventory equipment lists and conducts inventories for aircraft components and assemblies.

• Weighs aircraft determines center of gravity and documents results for flight readiness.

• Prepares Chapter 2 of the Weight and Balance Manual for aircraft documentation.

• Balances flight control surfaces and calculates weight adjustments following repair or repaint.

• Develops flight load planning and directs loading of variable load elements on aircraft.

• Inspects aircraft to calculate effects of actual weight and location of variable load elements on gross weight and center of gravity.

• Prepares flight manifests for pilot signatures and flight release.

• Weighs and documents actual weights and centers of gravity of components and assemblies.

• Resolves complex issues with equipment components and weighing systems.

• Manages aircraft weighing data and flight manifesting data for operational records.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor 1 years related work experience 5 years related work experience etc.).

• Experience in aircraft weight and balance analysis and documentation.

• Proficiency with M365 (Microsoft Office 365) for data management and reporting.

• Basic mathematics skills for weight and center of gravity calculations.

• Associates Degree level training or equivalent education.

• Experience with flight load planning and manifest preparation.

• Experience balancing flight control surfaces and adjusting weight requirements.

• Ability to resolve complex issues with weighing equipment and systems.

• Willingness to train outside of the Washington location as required.

• Ability to work variable shifts based on business need.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation aerospace and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense

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