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Education & Job Requirements
* You must have:
* Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
* A minimum of basic knowledge of aircraft systems and the ability to read and interpret aircraft blueprints, drawings, diagrams, manuals, and Test Preparation Systems.
* A minimum of working knowledge of manuals necessary to perform the job, including Aircraft Maintenance manuals, Manufacturing manuals, equipment manuals, parts catalog, and applicable FAA documents.
* A minimum of working knowledge of flight-line ground safety procedures.
* A minimum of mechanical ability to use both basic hand tools and powered shop equipment, including rivet gun, drill press, surface grinder, belt sander, sheet metal roller, 90/45 degree drills, shear, band saw, and brake.
* A minimum of ability to obtain and renew certifications, including Broderson Crane, Power Lift, Fork Lift, Bonding, and Sealing certifications. Preferred Skills
* You will have:
* Advanced sheet metal and composite skills.
* Ability to use and interpret a variety of precision measurement instruments.
* Skills necessary to perform flat pattern layouts, fabricate and assemble detail parts and components, apply sealing compounds, and troubleshoot aircraft test systems to repair discrepancies.
* Ability to use basic hand tools and measuring devices required for fabrication, assembly, and inspection tasks. Job Duties & Functions
* You will be able:
* Adhere to the companys general work requirements.
* Perform final assembly on experimental equipment and tire build-up, modify flight test aircraft components per engineering requirements, and assist production in building or assembling first and designated aircraft and experimental/production equipment.
* Fabricate and modify production and experimental aircraft parts according to engineering specifications.
* Maintain records of changes, inspections, and control tire history in tire and fabrication shops.
* Assist engineering with revising functional test procedures.
* Set up fixtures for static, fatigue, pressure, and bird strike tests, and assemble aircraft sections for testing.
* Prepare aircraft test components and systems, perform nondestructive and destructive testing, and support aircraft mock-ups in various flight test configurations.
* Perform off-site aircraft testing as required, inspect, maintain, and repair ground support equipment, and assist with the installation of experimental parts on aircraft.
* Order parts and materials required for mock-ups, assembly, and installations per experimental engineering drawings.
