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Aviation Personnel

Fabricator Prototype - Wichita, KS

Aviation Personnel, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232

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Fabricator Prototype – Wichita, KS Only qualified candidates with the below experience will be considered for this position.

Job Description & Requirements minimum of 3+ years building new parts, process line, paint and detailed parts experience

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

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

May perform aircraft testing at offsite 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

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of aircraft systems

Working knowledge of blueprints, fabrication of sheet metal and/or composite components and assemblies, aircraft parts and ground support equipment per engineering drawings, sketches, advance 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 job, for example, 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 lay outs

Skills necessary to use basic hand tools necessary to perform 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 certificates, including but not limited to Broderson Crane Certification, Power Lift Certification, Fork Lift Certification, Bonding Certification and Sealing Certification

Advanced sheet metal skills

Advanced composite skills

Ability to use and interpret a variety of precision measurement instruments

Aviation Personnel Currently Offers .63 cents per mile up to $252.00 Travel Pay on your first check, Plus a $100.00 longevity Monthly bonus! Great benefits like: Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, $250.00 referral fees and FREE Direct Deposit. Cash Advances Available! Did you know Aviation Personnel GUARANTEES Highest pay package at every location we have openings? Please, give us a call @ 817-244-2125 We look forward to helping you find your next assignment; also please forward our information to your friends who might be interested as well.

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