Aircraft Technician Job at ApTask, Washington DC

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  • ApTask
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Shifts:

A Shift: 5am to 3:30pm (Mon-Thurs)

B Shift: 3pm to 1:30am (Mon-Thurs)

C Shift: 5am to 5:30pm (Fri,Sat,Sun)

D Shift: 5:30pm to 5am (Fri,Sat,Sun)

Job Description

  • Precision assembly of rocket engine components: combustion devices, valves, turbomachinery, avionics, test
  • Root cause and diagnostic component disassembly, repair, and work
  • Hydraulic testing for valve actuation
  • Nitrogen and Helium leak testing
  • Preparation for environmental testing
  • Hydro proof structural testing of components
  • Detailed component inspection to tolerances of 0.0001in
  • Creating and maintaining strict cleanliness requirements (liquid/gaseous oxygen compatibility)
  • Support the design, procurement, installation, and integration of custom manufacturing and test equipment
  • Help maintain inventory of tooling and equipment
  • Safely work with hazardous systems, chemicals, and high-pressure operations
  • Define how to prepare hardware for test, qualification, and flight
  • Identify, develop, and deploy new manufacturing methods (or refine existing) to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build schedule
  • Support DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build and test
  • Support the development of manufacturing work instructions to clearly define the following manufacturing processes: receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, and integration, and refurbishment
  • Identify non-conformances and escapes, support and deploy corrective actions

Qualifications:

  • 4 to 6 years of direct valve, turbomachinery, or engine assembly experience
  • Mastery of precision and tight tolerance assembly
  • Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings
  • Extensive experience reading and understanding specification and detailed work instructions
  • Proven experience and successful track record developing new processes
  • Strong written, personal, technical, and software skills (CAD, Scheduling, Issue Tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
  • Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Physical Requirements:

  • Climb ladders and stairs
  • Lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations
  • Work schedule may vary and depend on hardware and testing
  • Remain flexible by working overtime and weekends (when necessary)
  • Able and willing to travel for the first 6-12 months for training.

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,

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