Job Details

Position: Fabricator Prototype - Wichita, KS
Only qualified candidates with the below experience will be considered for this position.

Job Description & Requirements:

minimum of 3+ years building new parts, process line, paint and detailed parts experience

• Perform final assembly on experimental equipment and tire build-up for flight test designated aircraft
• Modify flight test aircraft components per engineering requirements
• Assist in working with production to build or assemble first and any designated aircraft and experimental/production equipment
• Perform minor fabrication and modification of production aircraft parts in accordance with developmental and/or engineering specifications
• Fabricate and modify experimental aircraft parts in accordance with experimental engineering specifications
• Maintain records of changes, inspections and control tire history in tire shop and fabrication shop
• Assist engineering with revising functional test procedures as required
• Set-up fixtures to perform static tests, fatigue tests, pressure tests, bird strikes, and assemble aircraft sections for testing as required
• Prepare aircraft test components and systems for testing
• Perform nondestructive/destructive testing, including but not limited to, cycle tests and ultimate load tests
• Assist with aircraft mock-up in accordance with various flight test configurations
• May perform aircraft testing at offsite locations in support of other divisions and customers needs
• Inspect, maintain, and/or repair ground support equipment as required
• Assist with installation of experimental parts on various aircraft as required
• Order parts and materials required for mock-up, assembly and installations per experimental engineering drawings

Basic knowledge of aircraft systems
• Working knowledge of blueprints Working knowledge in fabrication of sheet metal and/or composite components and assemblies, aircraft parts and ground support equipment per engineering drawings, sketches, advance designs, specifications and/or verbal instructions
• Working knowledge of reading and interpreting aircraft blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and manuals
• Working knowledge of Test Preparation Systems
• Working knowledge of manuals necessary to perform job, for example, Aircraft Maintenance manuals, Manufacturing manuals, equipment manuals, parts catalog and applicable FAA documents
• Working knowledge of flight-line ground safety procedures
• Skills necessary to perform flat pattern lay outs
• Skills necessary to use basic hand tools necessary to perform job
• Skills necessary to measure using a variety of basic and physical measuring devices
• Skills necessary to fabricate and/or assemble various detail parts and components
• Skills necessary to apply sealing compounds
• Skills necessary to troubleshoot aircraft test systems and repair aircraft test equipment discrepancies
• Mechanical ability to use basic hand tools, including but not limited to, rivet gun, drill press, surface grinder, belt sander, sheet metal roller and 90/45 degree drills
• Mechanical ability to use powered shop equipment tools, including but not limited to, shear, band saw and brake
• Ability to obtain and renew certifications, including but not limited to, Broderson Crane Certification, Power Lift Certification, Fork Lift Certification, Bonding Certification and Sealing Certification
• Advanced sheet metal skills
• Advanced composite skills
• Ability to use and interpret a variety of precision measurement instruments

Aviation Personnel currently offers:

.63 cents per mile up to $252.00 Travel Pay on your first check, Plus a $100.00 longevity Monthly bonus!
Great benefits like: Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, $250.00 referrals fees and FREE Direct Deposit. Cash Advances Available!
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