Aircraft Flammability Tech I, Savannah, GA, 4916

AVTECH Global is looking for an Aircraft Flammability Tech I in Savannah, GA.

Shift: First (05:45 to 16:15); other shifts may be available

Pay Rate: $25.66 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

Contract Duration: 12 months (w/opportunity for extension)

Benefits:

• coverage of up to one-half of employee's medical insurance premium for a base plan
• eight (8) paid holidays
• per diem split (if qualified)
• three (3) sets of uniforms (if applicable)
• opportunity to become a direct hire after ninety (90) days

Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in aviation, manufacturing or electronics preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Required Skills:

• Experience with basic hand tools.
  
• Blueprint reading and basic math skills.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Basic sheet metal experience (~1 year) -- cutting, bending, forming, drilling.
• Basic electrical experience (~1 year).
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Basic understanding of aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair (~1 year).
• Basic experience with machining (~1 year).
• Basic understanding of computer software.

Purpose:

Under direct supervision perform operation activities in support of experimental, structural, and flammability testing. Operation activities could utilize skillsets related to sheet metal, instrumentation/electrical, fabrication, calibrations, hydraulic/pneumatics, large structural elements, test execution, etc.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Utilizing various skills, assemble and maintain complex test lab fixture and equipment.
• Assemble, inspect, and repair complex test articles and specimens.
• Assist with test executions.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
• Begin to learn the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs.
• Learn various systems and capabilities used throughout the lab.
• Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering.
• Provide status to their direct supervisor of progress or help needed on assigned projects.
• Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
• Follow standard operating procedures when operating company and lab equipment.
• Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility.
• Properly use and maintain Company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Proficient in blueprint reading/interpretation and shop mathematics.
• Experience with basic hand tools.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Salary : $4,916