Flight Operations Specialist
Aerospace/Defense client is seeking a Flight Operation Specialist to perform a combination of responsibilities consisting of complex mechanical duties in all fields of specialization for the flight line, including power plant, run-in plumbing, hydraulics, rigging, and controls, and structures and surfaces on the complete airplane. Performs mechanical and operational duties for pre-flight and post-flight service and inspection and/or in preparation of customer acceptance of completed airplanes. Performs operations such as disassembling, repairing, replacing, rechecking, testing, re-rigging, servicing, and re-installing as necessary. Operates aircraft power plants and ground equipment during acceptance checks, trouble shooting and routine maintenance of aircraft. May troubleshoot malfunctions/defects and schedule/modify maintenance procedures. Maintain practical knowledge of certified aircraft and ground support systems such as controls, fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, fire control and armament components.
Responsibilities for Flight Operators 3 include, but are not limited to:
- Performs developmental, experimental, and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks in a field of specialization; electrical/electronic, mechanical, or instrumentation.
- Instructs, coordinates, and performs the duties/functions of Flight Test personnel in area(s) of assignment.
- Determines the sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing, or fabricating critical aircraft components, or electrical/electronic, mechanical, or instrumentation systems.
- Performs testing, rework, and repair in various fields of specialization.
- Applies shop theory and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks, working from incomplete engineering, electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders, and written and verbal instructions.
- Works from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals, and other technical documents on aircraft electrical/electronic, mechanical, plumbing, and hydraulics, power plant, structures, or instrumentation systems.
- Performs drilling, reaming, fitting, assembly, trimming, riveting, splicing, insulating, and other associated duties as assigned.
- Performs electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation maintenance, repair, and testing in support of specific flight test projects.
- Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains various types of complex aircraft equipment, components, devices, or systems.
- Performs modifications and adjustments as necessary.
- Notifies lead personnel or supervision of any/all malfunctions, defects, and damages of equipment, material, and product.
- Checks work for completeness and accuracy.
- Performs Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing, and inspection of assemblies, parts, and tooling for which the individual has been delegated production accountability.
- May be required to work in other fields incidental to, and in connection with completion of assignment.
- May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent plus 10 years of industry-related experience.
- Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc.
- Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working overhead.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.
- FAA-issued Airframe & Powerplant License.
- FAA Repair Station Familiarity
- Per Diem only offered to those candidates living outside a 50 mile radius of the work location.
Join the TASC Technical Services team, with 30 years of excellence in the staffing industry! We offer competitive benefits including health care plans, a 401k plan with company match, and a weekly paycheck with direct deposit. Additionally, we follow all state and federal guidelines for compensated time off. TASC Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.