Weight Oper Tech Analyst 3

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and supplemental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Weight & Balance Specialist in Seattle, WA. This role involves supporting aircraft weighing, conducting weight and balance analysis, and managing aviation data activities.

The ideal candidate should possess an Associate degree, significant experience in weight calculations, and proficiency in related software applications. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical data and engineering information.
• Experience troubleshooting weighing equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain aircraft inventory equipment lists and conduct inventories.
• Perform aircraft weighing operations and determine center of gravity.
• Document weight and balance results and prepare related manuals.
• Inspect aircraft and evaluate payload impacts on gross weight.

Skills

Aircraft weight and balance calculations

Aircraft weighing

Center of gravity analysis

Microsoft 365 applications

Mathematical skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Aircraft Weight & Balance Specialist

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $38.73 - $43.75/Hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law.

We are seeking an Aircraft Weight & Balance Specialist to support aircraft weighing, flight manifesting, weight and balance analysis, and aviation data management activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex aircraft inventory equipment lists and conduct aircraft inventories.
• Perform aircraft weighing operations and determine aircraft center of gravity (CG) in accordance with established procedures.
• Document aircraft weight and balance results and prepare Chapter 2 of the Weight and Balance Manual.
• Balance flight control surfaces and calculate required weight adjustments following aircraft repair, modification, or repaint activities.
• Develop flight load plans and direct aircraft loading activities involving variable load elements.
• Inspect aircraft and evaluate the impact of payload, cargo, passengers, fuel, and other variable load elements on aircraft gross weight and center of gravity.
• Prepare flight manifests for pilot review, signature, and flight release.
• Weigh and document actual weights and centers of gravity for aircraft components and assemblies.
• Maintain accurate aircraft weight and balance records, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Resolve complex issues involving aircraft weighing equipment, components, and measurement systems.
• Support aircraft data management activities related to weight and balance records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aviation, safety, and operational requirements.
• Perform assigned duties under general direction with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and typically 3+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., Bachelor's degree plus 1+ year of related experience, or 5+ years of related experience).
• Experience performing aircraft weight and balance calculations, aircraft weighing, and center of gravity analysis.
• Knowledge of aircraft flight load planning, flight manifesting, and aircraft loading operations.
• Experience balancing aircraft flight control surfaces and calculating weight adjustments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong mathematical skills with the ability to perform weight, balance, and center of gravity calculations accurately.
• Experience maintaining technical records, reports, and aviation documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical data, engineering information, and aircraft configuration requirements.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues associated with weighing equipment and systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting military, commercial, or aerospace aircraft programs.
• Familiarity with aircraft Weight and Balance Manuals and aviation regulatory requirements.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance, modification, repair, or repaint programs.
• Knowledge of aviation data management systems and aircraft records management.

EEO Statement

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.