Airframe Structures Technician

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Our Coatesville, Pennsylvania client has a full time opportunity for an Airframe Structures Technician who is responsible for services, SCO, repairs, testing, and inspections of aircraft components and aircraft engines to ensure airworthiness.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair various composite sheet metal and structural assemblies and sub-assemblies utilizing precision measuring equipment
• Coordinate with Engineering on changes to the blueprints using ECR QC-17
• Perform extensive inspections and maintenance checks on aircraft by removing items such as cowling, inspection plates, panels, doors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions of helicopter and aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to create prototype components, assemblies, and vehicles to enhance and shorten the design / build / test process.
• Examine and inspect rotor blades or other components for cracks, breaks or leaks.
• Test engine and system operations using test equipment and instrumentation.
• Borescope and listen to engines and gearboxes to detect and diagnose malfunctions.
• Use special tools such as borescopes, balancer kits, oscilloscopes as well as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, distributor timers, and ammeters.
• Take apart, measure, and inspect parts for wear, fretting, warping, pitting or other defects.
• Maintain aircraft systems by flushing gearboxes, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, structural, parts, and accessories.
• Conduct tests such as modal frequency response rigging, SCO, blade balance, track and limit load tests.
• Use hand tools, rivet gun, drill template, and power tools.
• Remove or install engine, gearboxes, rotor blades, and propellers.
• Read, understand, and work from aircraft maintenance manuals, drawings and specifications.
• Modify aircraft systems, or components from ER, SO and drawings.
• Conduct inspections and determine airworthiness.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :

• Knowledge of Helicopters systems and subsystems.
• 5+ years working in Aerospace environment; experience with experimental aircraft a plus
• Must be U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder and have an impeccable work history and record.
• Provide own basic tools required to do the above-mentioned work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Capable to work with little or no direct supervision.
• Good written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work in a fast paced constantly changing environment with long hours and tight deadlines.
• Computer skills (Word / Excel / Outlook) are desirable.
• Detailed knowledge of FARs, NATOPS publication and NATOPS 4710 Instructions desirable.
• Ability to conduct offsite work and tests offsite from Essington, PA or Coatesville, PA.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / CLEARANCES :

• High school diploma required, professional degree preferred.
• FAA A&P and Aircraft Inspector’s Certificate highly desired.

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