Flight Readiness Technician B

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking 40 Flight Readiness Technician B's for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX. The role involves final component installation, system functional testing, and preflight/post-flight checks under supervision.

Candidates must have 3 months of live aircraft systems experience and be able to work any shift (days, nights, or weekends). This safety-sensitive assignment requires regulatory preplacement and adherence to safety protocols in a high‑reliability aerospace

Qualifications

• Must be able to work any shift including days, nights and weekends.
• Minimum 3 months experience with live aircraft systems and flight operations.
• This work assignment has been designated as "safety sensitive" and requires regulatory preplacement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install final components and perform systems operational functional testing.
• Perform rework, modification, maintenance, preflight and post-flight checks for delivery.
• Inspect and document non-conformance following detailed verbal or written instructions on items with limited complexity.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Live aircraft systems

Flight operations

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking 40 Flight Readiness Technician B's for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Must be able to work any shift including days, nights and weekends.
• Minimum 3 months experience with live aircraft systems and flight operations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Works under supervision with limited understanding of the job. Performs final component installation and systems operational functional testing. Performs rework, modification, maintenance, preflight and post-flight checks for delivery, inspect and document non-conformance following detailed verbal or written instructions on items with limited complexity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• FAA Airframe & Power Plant license.
• 3+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 1 year of 787 Program Experience.
• Familiar with Client Production System.
• Experience with Field/Flight Line Operations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms.
• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests.
• Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes.
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material.
• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities.
• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs.) finger manipulationo On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs.
• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs.).
• Frequent walking on flat surfaces.
• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces.
• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces.
• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands.
• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend.
• Occasional contact with metals.
• Frequent exposure to noise.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate).

WORK HOURS

MUST BE OPEN TO WORKING 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th SHIFT.

PER CLIENT

Candidates who do not have the flexibility to work all shifts or variable shifts should not apply for this opportunity.

ADDITIONAL

This work assignment has been designated as "safety sensitive" by the Client. Contractors assigned to safety sensitive jobs at the Client site must first complete regulatory preplacement requirements prior to reporting to assignment. Additionally, contractors assigned to safety sensitive work will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal mandates.

OT: Will be some during the week and weekends.

10% domestic travel (Charleston).