Test Lab - Experimental Tech II

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years experience in aviation, manufacturing, or electronics.

Position Purpose:

Under limited to direct supervision perform operation activities in support of experimental, structural, and flammability testing. Operation activities could utilize skillsets related to sheet metal, instrumentation/electrical, fabrication, calibrations, hydraulic/pneumatics, large structural elements, test execution, etc.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Utilizing various skills, assemble and maintain complex test lab fixture and equipment .
2. Assemble, inspect, and repair complex test articles and specimens .
3. Assist with test executions .
4. Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required. and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk .
5. Show understanding of the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs .
6. Shows basic knowledge in some systems and capabilities used throughout the lab .
7. Communicate as required. to receive and understand work assignments. Sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering .
8. Perform other duties as assigned .
9. Provide status to their direct supervisor of progress or help needed on assigned projects .

Additional Functions:

1. Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications .
2. Follow standard operating procedures when operating company and lab equipment .
3. Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered .
4. Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility .
5. Properly use and maintain Company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Proficient in blueprint reading/interpretation and shop mathematics.
2. Experience with basic hand tools.
3. Experience with CAD packages and planning systems.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.