NIAR Teardown Mechanic

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a dedicated technician to assist with structural teardown activities, airframe disassembly, and coating removal in support of engineering research at the Wichita campus. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience.

Training on laboratory procedures, safety standards, and equipment operation will be provided. Some evenings or weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs airframe structural disassembly and coating removal.
• Ensures quality control and adherence to procedures in the lab.
• Supervises undergraduate/graduate students to support research projects.
• Maintains and updates laboratory procedures per standards.
• Provides training to staff on processes.

Skills

Aircraft structure knowledge

Lab research methods

Laboratory equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Engineering laboratory tools

Job description

Department: NIAR Sustainment

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 40 hours Monday – Friday, day shift; eveningsand weekends may be required as needed

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires accessto EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required tobe eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and mustmeet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Summary

Conducts and assists with structural teardown activities, includingairframe disassembly and chemical coatings removal.

Essential Functions

Performs airframe structural disassembly and coating removal.Removes common aircraft fasteners and paint/premier systems.Ensures proper accomplishment of daily activities including qualitycontrol, process implementation and project performance. Maysupervise undergraduate and/or graduate students to ensuresatisfactory completion of research projects. Establishes, updates,and reviews laboratory procedures according to appropriatestandards and/or requirements. Provides training to staff as neededto ensure proper process implementation

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with aircraft structure, fasteners, and common handtools
• Ability to perform research in a laboratory setting
• Ability to operate engineering laboratory equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field or Airframe certification
• Experience performing aircraft assembly/disassembly
• Experience performing procedures according to identifiedestablished standards and requirements
• Experience providing quality control within a researchlaboratory
• Experience with removal of common aircraft coating systems(paint/primer)

Physical Requirements

Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs. Ability toposition self for inspection, construction or maintenance ofequipment and/or buildings including confined, elevated and loudnoise spaces. Ability to position self to maintain vehicles andequipment including under the vehicle or piece of equipment. Ability to inspect work, materials, equipment, and/or supplies andidentify any errors, needs, and/or determining factors. Ability toposition self to move and/or transfer materials, mail, equipmentand/or supplies. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchangeinformation. Ability to use tools, equipment, and technologynecessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrumentmanipulation.