Position Summary:
The position serves as an Engineering Technician within the Flight Program Operations service unit and supports maintenance support functions/activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- May be physically required to perform heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds and over, pulling hand over hand, pushing reaching above shoulder, walking, standard, crawling, and kneeling for extensive periods of time. The employee must at all times observe the highest health, safety standards and comply with environmental factors within the work area. Must be alert to the hazards of working in close proximity of live aircraft.
- Supervisors, team leaders, or more experienced technicians furnish instructions for completing assignments. Works increases as development progresses. Refers problems and questions to a supervisor, team leader more experienced technician. Work is reviewed regularly to ensure required skills arc being acquired. The work contributes to the NAS, FAA aircraft and/or FAA academic programs.
- As training progresses, receives instruction in troubleshooting and analyzing aircraft mechanical and electrical discrepancies on various agency aircraft models and performing aircraft modification functions which involves technical work on mechanical, electronic, and/or avionics components. Develops a good working knowledge of FAA policies and procedures pertaining to (i.e. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), facility, system, and equipment security, and 14 CFR 5 Safety Management System (SMS), 14 CFR 135 Air Carrier and Operator Certification, 14 CFR Repair Station and 14 CFR 121 Air Carrier Certification.).
- Applies basic technical knowledge applicable to learning the various aspects in direct support of the NAS to assist more experience employees. Assists with various projects, gathering technical data, evaluating/formulating safety procedures and material requirements for assigned projects. Assists more experienced employees with analyzing, trouble-shooting electronic, electrical, mechanical systems and components on aircraft.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Contacts are primarily internal to the immediate work unit and training progresses, contacts are expanded to include representatives of external organizations. Contacts are made to share information, provide data, and discuss the statuses of assignments.
- As a developmental Engineering Technician, performs basic, progressively more difficult assignments under the close direction of a supervisor, team leader, on-the job training instructor, or a more experienced employee.
- Applies basic technical knowledge and limited experience to accomplish assignments associated with various general and specialized trade skills, such as cleaning the interior and exterior of the aircraft to include preparing cleaning products, discharging waste, performing cleaning by hand or tolls, and disinfecting restroom. Takes special precautions while operating equipment for following all safety rules and regulations, including wearing and using proper safety gear.
- May be required to travel, working rotating shifts to include nights, days, and/or weekends, and work in other components of the organization or geographic locations.
Required Education & Experience:
- Education: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics gained from an accredited college or university.
- Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- US Citizenship is required.
- One year probationary period may be required.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
- A physical may be required.
- Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
- Occasional travel may be required.