Flight Engineer

TCOM, L.P.Wayne Township, SD
Hybrid

About The Position

Conduct flight engineering activities in support of Lighter Than Air (LTA) mission planning, navigation planning, weather analysis, pre-flight launch, termination, and post flight analysis.

Requirements

  • Associates degree required or bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent related technical field preferred.
  • 0–2 years’ experience in aviation or electrical/mechanical or experience in lieu of education.
  • Ability to qualify for secret clearance is required.
  • Basic problem analysis and problem-solving techniques.
  • High level of patience.
  • Ability to be flexible and multitask.
  • Ability to read blueprints and maintain accurate records.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
  • Proficient with a computer, including Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.
  • Well-developed problem analysis and problem-solving techniques.

Nice To Haves

  • Active secret security clearance is desired.
  • Experience with Lighter Than Air (LTA) systems is beneficial.
  • Prior military experience is desired.

Responsibilities

  • Provide flight engineering support to flight operations team during campaigns.
  • Analyze surface weather and stratospheric wind predictions and distribute reports.
  • Coordinate communications with ATC and FAA.
  • Understand FAA Regulation Part 101 for Unmanned Free Balloons.
  • Write test plans, procedures, checklists, conduct test, and document results.
  • Build mission and navigation plans.
  • Distribute weather data.
  • Act as training resource for flight operations team members.
  • Coordinate overflight authorizations with OCONUS areas globally.
  • Monitor platform health, analyze data, and troubleshoot problems.
  • Plan and execute navigation plans and system terminations.
  • Support customer payload integrations.
  • Provide support for engineering tests.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow established safety standards.
  • Demonstrate Aerostar’s Guiding Principles.
  • May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as needed.
  • Learn, understand, continuously improve, and promote the division’s quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.

Benefits

  • health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • flexible spending accounts/HSAs
  • EAP
  • tuition reimbursement
  • parental leave
  • paid time off (PTO)
  • company-paid holidays
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