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Headquartered in Niagara Falls, New York, Calspan's Flight Research Center is home to a fleet of experimental aircraft that include four Learjets, two Gulfstream G-IIIs, and a Premier 1A. Calspan also operates the VISTA X-62A aircraft for the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB, CA. These aircraft are modified and used to conduct a variety of flight control, airborne sensor and system testing, and other flight research projects and demonstrations for commercial and government organizations around the world, including at the U.S. Air Force and Naval Test Pilot Schools. We are looking for a motivated Sr. Aircraft Mechanic to maintain and repair aircraft and ground support equipment and operate and troubleshoot complex research systems installed in the aircraft.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Education / Experience:
Preferred Knowledge / Ability:
Benefits Package: Our goal is to provide Calspan employees and their families with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k) company match on first 4%, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Universal Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program and Educational Assistance Reimbursement.
Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
Headquartered in Niagara Falls, New York, Calspan's Flight Research Center is home to a fleet of experimental aircraft that include four Learjets, two Gulfstream G-IIIs, and a Premier 1A. Calspan also operates the VISTA X-62A aircraft for the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB, CA. These aircraft are modified and used to conduct a variety of flight control, airborne sensor and system testing, and other flight research projects and demonstrations for commercial and government organizations around the world, including at the U.S. Air Force and Naval Test Pilot Schools. We are looking for a motivated Sr. Aircraft Mechanic to maintain and repair aircraft and ground support equipment and operate and troubleshoot complex research systems installed in the aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Perform or direct servicing and maintenance, towing, and starting of the assigned aircraft and ground support equipment. Remove and install controls, electrical units, hydraulic components, engines and engine components. Responsible for mechanical soundness of aircraft.
- Adhere to procedures and requirements outlined in the official Flight Research Operations Manual. Discuss discrepancies with designers as necessary. Inspect the work of Aircraft Mechanics as required. Sign off on inspections and aircraft log books as appropriate, and (with A&P license number) if the aircraft is under FAA license. Complete and sign off on aircraft logs and work sheets in the proper manner.
- Maintain, operate and troubleshoot complex research systems installed in the aircraft. Adhere to procedures and requirements outlined in the official Flight Research Operations Manual. Discuss discrepancies with designers as necessary. Attend pre-flight and post flight briefings as necessary.
- Interpret drawings, specifications, manuals and procedures for mechanics. From drawings and sketches, layout, fabricate and install special modifications without compromising aircraft structural integrity or accepted aircraft standards. Inspect size and soundness of fabricated parts and sub-assemblies intended for installation in aircraft.
- Attend pre-flight and post flight briefings as necessary. Keep abreast and maintain files of aircraft manuals, service bulletins.
Qualifications
Preferred Education / Experience:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Formal aircraft mechanics trades training
- Possess Airframe and Power Plant ratings
- 7+ years experience in field
- Due to security requirements, must be US Citizen
Preferred Knowledge / Ability:
- Layout, fabricate and install, special modifications to the aircraft.
- Use of precision tools, measuring devices, instruments, etc.
- Required to adhere to procedures and requirements outlined in the official Flight Research Operations manual.
- Ability to travel.
Benefits Package: Our goal is to provide Calspan employees and their families with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k) company match on first 4%, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Universal Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program and Educational Assistance Reimbursement.
Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
