Flight Test Inspector - Full-time / Part-time

Description

• Perform pre/post-flight and final inspections of experimental aircraft and related assemblies, components, systems, and functions in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Perform in-process, pre/post flight, and final inspections of experimental aircraft to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, company restrictive special inspections (C-RSI), preventive maintenance schedule (PMS), and address safety of flight concerns
• Witness and inspect the installation of all experimental ground test articles
• Witness and/or inspect the assembly, installation, and functional tests per applicable engineering and functional test specifications of all components and systems
• Perform initial shakedown of experimental aircraft upon arrival from final assembly to ensure proper and complete installation of production and experimental components and systems and assess the overall condition of the aircraft
• Document discrepancies and coordinate resolution with assigned experimental technicians or engineering as appropriate
• Ensure all paperwork is complete and complies with engineering specifications and aircraft configuration prior to flight
• Prepare and maintain records and files, for example, maintenance records, inspection records, aircraft logs, functional test procedures, and flight test work orders on all ground test articles, experimental Bombardier-Learjet aircraft, and Canadian flight test aircraft
• Write conformities verifying assemblies and installations are manufactured and installed per engineering specifications
• Weigh experimental aircraft and initiate applicable weight and balance forms per engineering specifications and quality manuals
• Monitor and ensure update certification status tools and equipment
• Adhere to General Work Requirements
• Perform supervisor responsibilities and recommend related actions, for example, hire/fire, disciplinary actions, PMP, training and certifications, work assignments, scheduling vacation, monitoring attendance, review, approve, and verify employees hours worked and paid, and verify employees charge time to correct aircraft and project.
• Attend aircraft review and status meetings to identify issues, problems, and concerns, prioritize projects, and develop daily schedule for assigned area(s)
• Coordinate with other flight test supervisors in assigning labor to accommodate fluctuating workload
• Coordinate and communicate with Methods, Stores, and Engineering on aircraft installations, reconfigurations, issues during aircraft down-times and as required
• Review assigned area(s) to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) directives
• Provide training, monitor training schedule, and document training received for flight test directives, skill certifications, and safety training
• Verify parts, equipment, and facility availability and readiness to support aircraft testing schedule
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, and controllers to resolve and clear aircraft dispositions
• Conduct weekly crew meetings
• Ensure hangar and assigned work area(s) remain clean and free from foreign object debris (FOD)
• May oversee flight stores, shipping, receiving, and traffic areas and daily operations
• May oversee fabrication and machining of parts, test equipment, and structures in support of aircraft.

Qualifications

As our ideal candidate,

• You must have typically 5 years' experience related to preflight or flight test inspection on aircraft, which must include 3 years' experience related to preflight or flight test inspection on experimental aircraft
• You must have the ability to read and interpret engineering documents
• You must have the ability to use and interpret a variety of precision measurement instruments and related equipment
• You must have thorough knowledge of all aircraft assembly and systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, avionics, and instrumentation
• You must have interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals and departments

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

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