Weight Oper Tech Analyst

Aircraft Weight & Balance Specialist

Location:

Seattle, WA

Compensation: $38.73 - $43.75/Hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law.

We are seeking an Aircraft Weight & Balance Specialist to support aircraft weighing, flight manifesting, weight and balance analysis, and aviation data management activities.

• Develop and maintain complex aircraft inventory equipment lists and conduct aircraft inventories.
• Perform aircraft weighing operations and determine aircraft center of gravity (CG) in accordance with established procedures.
• Document aircraft weight and balance results and prepare Chapter 2 of the Weight and Balance Manual.
• Balance flight control surfaces and calculate required weight adjustments following aircraft repair, modification, or repaint activities.
• Develop flight load plans and direct aircraft loading activities involving variable load elements.
• Inspect aircraft and evaluate the impact of payload, cargo, passengers, fuel, and other variable load elements on aircraft gross weight and center of gravity.
• Prepare flight manifests for pilot review, signature, and flight release.
• Weigh and document actual weights and centers of gravity for aircraft components and assemblies.
• Maintain accurate aircraft weight and balance records, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Resolve complex issues involving aircraft weighing equipment, components, and measurement systems.
• Support aircraft data management activities related to weight and balance records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aviation, safety, and operational requirements.
• Perform assigned duties under general direction with minimal supervision.

• Associate degree and typically 3+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., Bachelor's degree plus 1+ year of related experience, or 5+ years of related experience).
• Experience performing aircraft weight and balance calculations, aircraft weighing, and center of gravity analysis.
• Knowledge of aircraft flight load planning, flight manifesting, and aircraft loading operations.
• Experience balancing aircraft flight control surfaces and calculating weight adjustments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong mathematical skills with the ability to perform weight, balance, and center of gravity calculations accurately.
• Experience maintaining technical records, reports, and aviation documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical data, engineering information, and aircraft configuration requirements.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues associated with weighing equipment and systems.

• Experience supporting military, commercial, or aerospace aircraft programs.
• Familiarity with aircraft Weight and Balance Manuals and aviation regulatory requirements.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance, modification, repair, or repaint programs.
• Knowledge of aviation data management systems and aircraft records management.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.