Experimental Ops Technician (AW609)

Leonardo Helicopters; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Philadelphia is seeking an Experimental Operations Technician to support flight test activities. Responsibilities include performing aircraft inspections, ensuring all maintenance is complete, and troubleshooting mechanical systems. Candidates should have 10 years of aviation experience, an A&P License preferred, and the ability to work flexible shifts. Generous benefits and a state-of-the-art facility are offered.

Benefits

Free healthcare option

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays & generous PTO

Referral program

401k matching up to 6%

Bonus opportunity

Qualifications

• 10 years of aviation experience.
• A&P License preferred.
• Skilled in Mechanical & Structural Operations.
• Experience working on Tilt-Rotor aircraft preferred.
• Experience with experimental/development aircraft preferred.
• Ability to work any shift.
• Willingness to travel for off-site aircraft testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the experimental operations team to perform inspections on the aircraft.
• Prepare the experimental aircraft for flight by performing daily inspections.
• Participate in Functional Test Procedures.
• Perform first-of-type and prototype installations.

Skills

Aviation experience

Mechanical Operations

Structural Operations

Tilt-Rotor aircraft experience

Education

A&P License

Job description

Overview

Let You Career Take Flight, with Leonardo Helicopters! At Leonardo, what we do has a purpose. We build, service, and maintain the world's finest helicopters, held to the strictest quality standards, for clients all across the globe. We value and retain our employees by offering generous benefits and a state of the art work facility. Made with pride, in Philadelphia.

Why Leonardo? Simple.

• A free healthcare option
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays & generous PTO with a carryover and payout option
• A referral program with no limits
• Up to 6% match on our 401k plan
• Bonus opportunity for all permanent employees

Summary

The experimental operations Technician will assist the Supervisor to support flight test operational activity, perform reconfiguration activity to ensure aircraft is properly fitted for each certification and experimental test activity, and perform functional test procedures to ensure mechanical systems are functioning within design parameters. The Technician will perform mechanical system troubleshooting to identify non-conformities and defects. Overtime and weekend work is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist the experimental operations team to perform inspections on the aircraft as instructed through Engineering Technical Instructions.
• Participate with team to prepare the experimental aircraft for flight by performing the daily inspection, ensuring all maintenance is complete, towing, launching, and recovering aircraft into the hangar using SOP.
• Participate in Functional Test Procedures to test system on ground prior to flight to ensure system functionality and flight safety.
• Perform first-of-type and prototype installations and software with engineering input and work instructions.
• Follow job cards to remove and install LRUs and components as needed.
• Work with Supervisor to achieve a high performing team with focus on maintaining a highly motivated workforce that enjoys being part of the Exp Ops team.

Requirements

• 10 years of aviation experience
• A&P License (Preferred)
• Skilled in Mechanical & Structural Operations
• Experience working on Tilt-Rotor aircraft (Preferred)
• Experience work on experimental / development aircraft (Preferred)
• Must be able to work any shift (Days/Swing/Nights)
• Must be able to travel for off-site aircraft testing

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability