At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated A&P Technician and Crew Chief to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
-Primary authority and responsibility for the airworthiness of the aircraft.
-Act as the Crew Chief, leading a team of A&P technicians and support personnel. Maintain daily task assignments for all work performed on aircraft.
-Oversee day-to-day aircraft build and maintenance operations and ensure that all work is completed in accordance with FAA and NASA regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
-Provide guidance and mentorship to junior technicians and ensure proper training and compliance with safety protocols.
-Perform and oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on Saab 340 aircraft. Assess and disposition aircraft squawks.
-Execute and manage complex aircraft modifications, retrofits, and system upgrades, ensuring all changes meet regulatory standards and aircraft specifications.
-Pre-inspect work of others prior to submitting to quality assurance inspection.
-Final Inspect work of others and stamp off on the final product allowing installation into higher assemblies.
-Ability to achieve an internal QA stamp authority for inspection of specific aircraft parts, subsystem, and systems.
-Ensure accurate documentation and completion of all maintenance records and logbooks per FAA and company requirements.
-Monitor aircraft systems, engines, airframes, and components to detect potential issues before they become critical problems.
-Ensure all maintenance practices comply with FAA Part 25 repair station guidelines, OEM requirements, NASA maintenance and quality assurance guidelines, and Aurora Flight Sciences safety and EH&S policies.
-Understanding of the different requirements for producing both flight worthy production parts and research & development parts respectively.
-Understand and maintain the separation of flight and not for flight items.
-Strictly adhere to all FOD control policies and procedures.
-Champion and work in a shadowed toolbox environment.
-Utilize a tool sign in and out process for tools brought into the workspace that are not shadowed.
-Must adhere to all chemical safety procedures, chemical cabinet awareness cleanliness and organization.
-Develop and implement safety protocols and best practices for the maintenance team.
-Perform final inspections to verify that all repairs and modifications are completed to the highest standard of airworthiness and meet design and quality requirements.
-Provide subject matter expertise for troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical, avionics, and structural issues on Saab 340 aircraft.
-Stay current with technical manuals, bulletins, and manufacturer updates specific to the Saab 340 and other relevant aircraft systems.
-Document maintenance procedures for the experimental systems and modified aircraft in a supplemental maintenance manual.
-Serve as a liaison between the maintenance team, engineering, and management to ensure all technical needs are met. Provide design review feedback for integration, maintainability, and compliance with FAA and NASA airworthiness standards.
-Coordinate with the parts department to ensure timely ordering and availability of parts, tools, and materials required for maintenance, modifications, and aircraft operation.
-Assist in budget planning and control by monitoring costs associated with labor, materials, and third-party services.
-Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).
-FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License required.
-Valid Driver’s License required and ability to obtain airport access card.
-Must be a US Person.
-Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
-Minimum of 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience with Saab 340 aircraft maintenance, repairs, and modifications.
-Previous experience as a Crew Chief or Lead Technician in an Experimental Aircraft Design/Build and Integration / including General Aircraft maintenance environment.
-Proven experience as a Technician in an Experimental Aircraft Design/Build and Integration / including General Aircraft modifications, including systems upgrades, avionics installations, and airframe alterations, and required certifications:
-GE CT7 General Familiarization Certification, strongly preferred.
-Flight Safety International Saab 340 A/B Maintenance Certification strongly preferred.
-GE Dowty Propeller Field Repairs Certification strongly preferred.
-Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
-A working knowledge of Saab 340 systems, structures, engines, and avionics.
-Able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
-Inspection Authorization (IA) eligible.
-Experience in Aviation, and IR&D / Experimental Mechanical / Aircraft Builds and Systems.
-Experience teaching and mentoring teams and young engineers.
-Proficient with maintenance tracking software and computerized diagnostic tools.
- Ability to work in a hangar/manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
- Follow Boeing regulations for lifting; consistently stand, stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb, and kneel.
- May be required to support extended hours.
- Work onsite daily in Manassas, VA.
- Must be able to travel to various domestic 3rd party and/or Boeing/Aurora sites (up to 25% travel).