Aircraft Build and Integration Technologist; A&P Technician

Aircraft Build and Integration Technologist (A&P Technician)

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 Aircraft Build and Integration Technologist (A&P Technician) to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Aurora Flight Sciences Aviation is looking for talented mechanics, technicians, and fabricators to join our Integration and Assembly team. In this role, you will assemble parts, components, harnesses, avionics, structure modifications, interiors, landing gear and propulsion systems into the final aircraft as needed to prepare it for flight test and final sell off to delivery. You will have the appropriate technical expertise to build and integrate manned and unmanned air vehicles.

These individual tasks will be relayed to you by a Lead or Crew Chief. This environment is fast paced, highly exciting, educational and extremely fulfilling to those that chose to work in it.

Key Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Must support on‑site operations in Aurora Flight Sciences' Manassas Head Quarters 5‑days a week.
• Proven understanding of mechanical assemblies, electronic components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Understand and show expertise in the use of measurement tools.
• Understand and show expertise in proper inspection methodology and application to verify and validate the acceptability of inspected items meeting requirements.
• Familiarity with aircraft systems, standard aircraft hardware.
• Pre‑inspect work of others prior to submitting to quality assurance inspection.
• Must be able easily identify and perform high quality work.
• Needs to be familiar with and can identify all the components needed for complete mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies.
• Understanding of the different requirements for producing both flight worthy production parts and research & development parts respectively.
• Must be able to teach and mentor others.
• Experienced in both working independently and being a trainer.
• Ability to multi‑task efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Advanced understanding of production processes, test equipment and tools.
• Experience working within strong quality assurance processes.
• Able to multi‑task on various projects and maintain accuracy of data while doing so.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
  
  Support Engineering Test and Flight Ops as required.
• Must strictly adhere to all FOD policies and procedures.
• Must have a strong propensity for proper tool control.
• Must utilize a tool sign in and out process for tools brought into the workspace that are not in a shadowed toolbox.
• Must adhere to all chemical safety procedures.
• Must be responsive to chemical cabinet awareness cleanliness and organization.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.

• Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate).
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License required.
• Valid Driver's License required and ability to obtain airport access card.
• General knowledge of aircraft assemblies, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access).
• Must be a US Person.

• Associates or higher technical degree.
• Military Aviation Training.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems such as CATIA, SOLID WORKS, etc.
• Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures.
• Experience working on structures made from composite materials.
• Experience with data acquisition techniques using foil strain gauges, accelerometers, load cells, thermistors, etc. (Including sensor installation).
• Inspection Authorization (IA) eligible.
  
  Experience with SAP Business by Design or S4/HANA.

• Ability to work in a hangar/manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
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