JOB TITLE: Test Mechanic
LOCATION: Wichita, KS
PAY RATE: $55.00/hr

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (3 months with potential for extension)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Performs power on testing of wiring, control modules, flight control systems, doors, lighting, cabin pressure, ground blocks, hydraulics, landing gear operation, external electrical power, auto flight tests, air flight data, crew oxygen, flight recording systems, battery compartment, and all pilot controls.

Troubleshoots test results of wiring, control modules, flight control systems, doors, lighting, cabin pressure, ground blocks, hydraulics, landing gear operation, external electrical power, auto flight tests, air flight data, crew oxygen, flight recording systems, battery compartment, and all pilot controls.

Performs functional testing including high interference radio frequency, integrated cooling systems, potable water, fire suppressant system, oxygen systems, hydraulic systems, accumulator gauge, moisture control system, cargo heat, cabin pressure control, insertion loss, integrated surveillance system, and pitot static system.

Troubleshoots test results of high interference radio frequency, integrated cooling systems, potable water, fire suppressant system, oxygen systems, hydraulic systems, accumulator gauge, moisture control system, cargo heat, cabin pressure control, insertion loss, integrated surveillance system, and pitot static system.

Loads all applicable software for full power on operational requirements of units.

Uses precision laser measurement equipment such as laser tracker to capture, translate, validate, or provide measurement data.

Performs complete inspection including first part review of procured or fabricated parts and assemblies.

Uses shop mathematics and precision measuring or test instruments to complete work assignments and functional test assemblies and components.

Proficient with all equipment and tools associated with installation through final functional test of software and hardware.

Applies knowledge of integrated avionics and complex troubleshooting for aircraft systems.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

10+ years of experience in aircraft assembly, power-on testing, and complex troubleshooting of avionics and electrical systems.

Experience with power on testing of aircraft systems including flight controls, hydraulics, landing gear, lighting, and cabin pressure.

Experience troubleshooting test results for electrical, hydraulic, and flight control systems.

Experience performing functional testing including RF, cooling, water, fire suppressant, oxygen, hydraulic, moisture control, cargo heat, cabin pressure, and pitot static systems.

Experience loading software for aircraft operational requirements.

Experience using precision laser measurement equipment such as laser trackers for measurement validation.

Experience performing complete inspections including first article inspection of parts and assemblies.

Proficient in using shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments for functional testing.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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