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PDS Defense

Fabricator Prototype BFTC

PDS Defense, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232

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Fabricator Prototype BFTC

– Wichita, KS

Job Description PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Fabricator Prototype BFTC in Wichita, KS. Job ID#214770.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the client's General Work Requirements

Perform final assembly on experimental equipment and tire build-up for flight test designated aircraft

Modify flight test aircraft components per engineering requirements

Assist in working with production to build or assemble first and any designated aircraft and experimental/production equipment

Perform minor fabrication and modification of production aircraft parts in accordance with developmental and/or engineering specifications

Fabricate and modify experimental aircraft parts in accordance with experimental engineering specifications

Maintain records of changes, inspections and control tire history in tire shop and fabrication shop

Assist engineering with revising functional test procedures as required

Set‑up fixtures to perform static tests, fatigue tests, pressure tests, bird strikes, and assemble aircraft sections for testing as required

Prepare aircraft test components and systems for testing

Perform nondestructive/destructive testing, including but not limited to, cycle tests and ultimate load tests

Assist with aircraft mock‑up in accordance with various flight test configurations

May perform aircraft testing at off‑site locations in support of other divisions and customers needs

Inspect, maintain, and/or repair ground support equipment as required

Assist with installation of experimental parts on various aircraft as required

Order parts and materials required for mock‑up, assembly and installations per experimental engineering drawings

How to thrive in this role?

Basic knowledge of aircraft systems

Working knowledge of blueprints and fabrication of sheet metal and/or composite components and assemblies, aircraft parts and ground support equipment per engineering drawings, sketches, advanced designs, specifications and/or verbal instructions

Working knowledge of reading and interpreting aircraft blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and manuals

Working knowledge of Test Preparation Systems

Working knowledge of manuals necessary to perform the job (e.g., Aircraft Maintenance manuals, Manufacturing manuals, equipment manuals, parts catalog and applicable FAA documents)

Working knowledge of flight‑line ground safety procedures

Skills necessary to perform flat pattern layouts

Skills necessary to use basic hand tools necessary to perform the job

Skills necessary to measure using a variety of basic and physical measuring devices

Skills necessary to fabricate and/or assemble various detail parts and components

Skills necessary to apply sealing compounds

Skills necessary to troubleshoot aircraft test systems and repair aircraft test equipment discrepancies

Mechanical ability to use basic hand tools, including but not limited to, rivet gun, drill press, surface grinder, belt sander, sheet metal roller, and 90/45‑degree drills

Mechanical ability to use powered shop equipment tools, including but not limited to, shear, band saw, and brake

Ability to obtain and renew certifications (e.g., Broderson Crane Certification, Power Lift Certification, Forklift Certification, Bonding Certification and Sealing Certification)

Advanced sheet metal skills

Advanced composite skills

Ability to use and interpret a variety of precision measurement instruments

Benefits offered to vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short‑term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance

Military‑connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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