Sr. Remote Maintenance Technician (NASA)

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Job Description:Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Sr. Remote Maintenance Technician to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.Job Summary:  Perform detailed inspection, assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft components and systems, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components. Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.  Diagnose malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts or components.Primary Responsibilities: Maintenance/Troubleshooting/Aircraft Inspections:  60

• Perform maintenance and inspections utilizing airframe and power plant (A P) license outside of certified repair station (CRS).
• Perform advanced troubleshooting to diagnose malfunctioning systems and components to determine corrective action required to assure safety and airworthiness of aircraft.
• Conduct applicable airframe calendar/hourly inspections, hidden damage inspections of airframe structures and sub-assemblies.  Conduct operational and functional checks of structures, systems, and/or components as required verifying acceptability/airworthiness.
• Responsible for ensuring physical security of aircraft, partner with fixed base operator (FBO) if needed. 
• Participate in flight tests on aircraft.  Perform track and balancing of rotor systems and vibration analysis.
• Strictly observe foreign object damage/debris (FOD), tool control and calibrated tool policies.
• Accept field assignments on request
• Accomplish in-process and final inspections for maintenance, repair, modification, and rework of aircraft components and sub-assemblies. Tasks will include 34;Clearance-to-close34; inspections, torque check verifications, dimensional checks, flight control system installation verifications and flight control rigging checks of Airframe, Engine(s), hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel systems for integrity and compliance with manufacturer’s and FAA requirements and regulations
• Perform thorough receiving inspection of aircraft, determining overall airworthiness of aircraft through physical examination of aircraft and associated records.  Proficient in inspections to determine airworthiness impacts of any found discrepancies.

Lead Technician Responsibilities:   20

• Conduct daily “huddle” meetings
• Assign maintenance tasks to the technicians
• Identify / elevate work performance issues / safety concerns

On-Site Customer Support:  10

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, including highest level complex issues, identified by Airbus customers.
• Perform on-site customer support and the tasks contracted by the customer.

Documentation/Compliance:  10

• Update applicable maintenance tracking program daily. Monitor and forecast for upcoming maintenance and assure timely compliance with inspections.  Ensure compliance with production and repair station policies / procedures / forms and FAA Regulations.  
• Research, compile and document all applicable maintenance for airframe, engine, accessories and components in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved regulations and company procedures. Ensure compliance with all applicable calendar/hourly inspections, life limited or cycle limited components, airworthiness directives and alert service bulletins.  Document and return airframe, engine, accessories or components to service after maintenance, repair or modification.  Review all 337s associated with the aircraft.
• Tracks and coordinates forecasted removals, repairs and material requirements for all TBO (Time between Overhaul) and SLL (Service Life Limit) assets.
• Compose and prepare all necessary Aircraft maintenance documentation in relation to qualifying the airworthiness or return to service of aircraft, engines, parts, components and systems.
• Perform aircraft mass and balance record calculations in accordance with AC 43.13-1B, chapter 10 in conjunction with applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manuals.

Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned   Qualified Experience and Training:   Education:Required

• AA degree in aircraft engineering, business administration, or related field and/or equivalent work experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in an aviation related field

Experience:Required

• Minimum eight (8) years helicopter aviation maintenance experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of Leadership Experience and/or equivalent education classes (i.e. served in a Lead position previously, attended leadership training, etc.)

Preferred

• 10 years aviation experience primarily on AH products and in particular commercial experience on  the model of aircraft the remote facility or program is using

Licensure/Certifications:Required

• Current FAA A P license

Preferred

• Inspection Authorization(IA)
• Airbus Factory School on model to be supported

Travel Required:

• 5 Domestic and International

Citizenship:

•  US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Clearance:

•  Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance

Qualified Skills:  Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:Required

• Background in aviation maintenance on like type aircraft and systems. General knowledge of standard practices and troubleshooting methods.
• Management skills, ability to multi-task and handle high volume workloads. 
• Understand customer expectations, enthusiastic to support others and achieve the highest level of customer service.
• Understand and be familiar with the FAA regulations 14 CFR Parts 27, 29, 39, 43, 91, 135, and 145 processes.
• Must have complete understanding of the model of aircraft the remote facility or program is using with a high level of trouble shooting expertise on all aircraft systems 

Preferred

•   Strong background in electrical/avionics

Communication Skills: Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
• Effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel.

Preferred:

• None

Technical Systems Proficiency:Required:

• Basic computer proficiency.

Preferred:

• None

Complexity of the Role:Level of Decision Making:

• Maintenance technicians sign off maintenance and inspections under their own authority.
• Maintenance technicians must routinely judge the airworthiness of aircraft and serviceability of repairs, inspections and maintenance to aircraft and safety of operation. Included but is not limited to loss prevention of revenue, property or life.  This judgment requires a high-degree of independent decision making and complexity may include making command decisions regarding safety of flight or ground operations of aircraft. 
• Will need to be able to determine when an issue should be elevated to the next level of management for support and not be hesitant to seek support quickly when needed to avoid issues or delays
• Should be able to determine proper interdepartmental needs and reach out independently to those contacts as needed to provide or seek support as needed.
• Acts as Airbus’ face to the customer daily makes decisions on behalf of Airbus when providing customer guidance and addressing customer irritants.

Organizational information:This position will report to the maintenance lead or manager.Direct Reports:Is this a people manager? No of Exempt Reports:  0     of Non-exempt Reports:  0    Job Dimensions:

• The technician will be responsible for performing maintenance and inspections and the returning to service of customer-owned aircraft used. 
• This position requires maintenance technicians to establish and maintain on time delivery (OTD), while maintaining zero discrepancies during customer deliveries, and audits/inspections.
• Technician’s work directly impacts whether the a/c will be on-cost, on-time or on-quality.

Nature of Contacts:Moderate Communication on a daily Basis with internal and external parties

• Internal: Technicians, pilots, quality inspectors, leads, supervisors, technical representatives, program managers
• External: Customers, Directors of Maintenance, Subcontractors

Physical Requirements:  

• Onsite or remote:  Varies; this position does not report on-site to an Airbus location.  This position reports on-site to customer locations or work remote: 100
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.   Daily
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.   Daily
• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications on a daily basis.  Must be capable of clear communication among the Tech Support team, spares and all internal and external customers is critical for this position.
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts, tugs, helilifts, carts, and ground support equipment on a daily basis.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.   Daily
• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/28kgs.   Daily
• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull equipment and tools on a daily basis. Able to push/pull aircraft with round wheels on a daily basis. Able to turn rotors by hand on a daily basis.   
• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer, in aircraft on a daily basis.
• Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.  Daily
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.  Daily
• Walking:  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.   Daily
• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice as needed or required.  Must be able to fly in the aircraft on a daily basis. 
• Environment:  Able to move about freely in the area of moving aircraft on a daily basis.
• Height and weight: Must be in a range to safely fly in the aircraft on a daily basis.  No interference with the flight controls.
• Manual dexterity: Use of hands and fingers on a daily basis to manipulate knobs, buttons, doors, test equipment, and tools.
• Climbing: Must be able to climb on and around helicopters using maintenance stands, ladders, aircraft steps, etc.
• Personal Protective Equipment required:  Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

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