Fabricator Prototype BFTC

Bombardier•Wichita, KS

About The Position

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies. Why join us? At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together. Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise. Bombardier’s Benefits Program With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following: Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more) Competitive base salary Retirement savings plan Employee Assistance Program Tele Health Program What are your contributions to the team? Adhere to Bombardier General Work Requirements 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 How to thrive in this role?• 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 Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team! Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Adhere to Bombardier General Work Requirements
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