2nd Shift Test Technician I (Onsite)

RTX•Miramar, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Technician I works onsite in a repair and overhaul shop environment and performs inspection, testing, disassembly, pressure testing, assembly, and painting of aircraft components in accordance with customer specifications, airworthiness directives, manufacturers’ Component Maintenance Manual guidelines, operating procedures, and applicable technical data. The role operates Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) and computerized test stands, maintains test logs and reports, and supports component identification and segregation throughout the work process. The position involves manual handling and maneuvering of large fuel aircraft components, continuous standing and walking, and routinely lifting up to 25 pounds. A lift assist or buddy system is required for loads over 25 pounds. The employee must maintain an orderly work area, perform general shop and equipment maintenance, follow Five S principles, and comply with requirements for handling hazardous waste. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements. U.S. citizenship is required; no security clearance is required.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
Must be able to read and interpret technical documents and Component Maintenance Manuals in accordance with FAR 145.155(b) and 65.71(a)(2).
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of continuous standing and walking and routinely lifting up to 25 pounds; use lift assist or a buddy system for loads greater than 25 pounds.
Must comply with FAA drug and alcohol testing requirements for this safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Computer coding and software experience.
Experience performing testing on a computerized test stand.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant credential completed or in progress.
Ability to follow component maintenance manuals and other applicable technical documents.

Responsibilities

Manually handle and maneuver large fuel aircraft components, including rolling and lifting.
Maintain proper segregation and identification of components in progress.
Maintain current knowledge of and comply with applicable customer, FAA, EASA, and CAAC technical data.
Mix and apply primer and paint.
Perform general shop and equipment maintenance and maintain a neat, orderly work area using Five S principles.
Identify and remove non-value-added process steps and support continuous process improvement.
Conduct receiving inspections of incoming assemblies and components and perform functional tests on computer test stands in accordance with established procedures and technical data.
Perform disassembly, pressure testing, receiving inspection, final inspection, and assembly of aircraft components according to customer specifications, airworthiness directives, manufacturers’ CMM guidelines, and operating procedures.
Operate Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).
Maintain test logs and reports in the test cell.
Handle hazardous waste in compliance with regulatory, state, local, and corporate requirements.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, and identity theft protection.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family-planning benefits through Ovia Health.
Adoption assistance.
Autism benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program.
Potential eligibility for short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, paid time off, and holidays; specific benefits depend on the business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.