Flight Readiness Technician B

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking 20 Flight Readiness Technician B's for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.

100% onsite

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Regular and predictable attendance is required.
o Ability to work a variable shift.
o 6 months of avionics and/or electrical experience.
o 6 months experience with live aircraft systems and flight operations.
o 6 months experience/knowledge with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will provide critical production support to the San Antonio 787's including improving production efficiency, safety and optimizing product quality. Qualified candidates will perform routine component installation and verification, as well as, systems operational functional validation testing. Flight Readiness Technicians perform rework, modification, maintenance, preflight and post-flight checks for delivery.

o Performs flight test installations and aircraft functional testing.
o Assists in troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or electrical/electronic faults and assists in repairing faulty components.
o Assists with pre-flight and post-flight checks and performs maintenance and modification actions.
o Resolves identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products.
o Verifies the accuracy of work performed.
o Assists in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance in preparation for delivery.
o Participates in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives.
o Plans, schedules and arranges own activities with the assistance of lead. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
o Exhibits Client Behaviors.

Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment: On the job training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o 3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
o FAA Airframe & Powerplant license.
o 6 months of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience.
o 6 months of 787 Program experience.
o Familiar with Client Production System.
o 6 months experience with Field/Flight Line Operations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate).

WORK HOURS: MUST BE OPEN TO WORKING 1st, 2nd or 3rd SHIFT.
PER CLIENT: Candidates who do not have the flexibility to work all shifts or variable shifts should not apply for this opportunity.

ADDITIONAL:
This work assignment has been designated as "safety sensitive" by the Client. Contractors assigned to safety sensitive jobs at the Client site must first complete regulatory preplacement requirements prior to reporting to assignment. Additionally, contractors assigned to safety sensitive work will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal mandates.
Possible OT opportunities.

Job Number: 216776
Job Location: San Antonio, TX
Rate: Up to $49.00 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 01/21/2026
Last Updated: 02/20/2026

Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Emmanuel Morgan
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: emorgan@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com

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