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Flammability Tech (Aircraft)

TEL Staffing & HR, Savannah, GA, United States


High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience in aviation, manufacturing or electronics preferred.

Position Purpose
Under direct supervision perform operation activities in support of experimental, structural, and flammability testing. Operation activities could utilize skillsets related to sheet metal, instrumentation/electrical, fabrication, calibrations, hydraulic/pneumatics, large structural elements, test execution, etc.

Required Skills

Experience with basic hand tools

Valid driver's license required to operate towing and other transportation equipment.

Blueprint reading and basic math skills

Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Desired Skills

Basic sheet metal experience (~1 year)

Cutting, bending, forming, drilling

Basic electrical experience (~1 year)

Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams

Basic understanding of aircraft inspection, maintenance, and repair (~1 year)

Basic experience with machining (~1 year)

Basic understanding of computer software

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions

Utilizing various skills, assemble and maintain complex test lab fixture and equipment

Assemble, inspect, and repair complex test articles and specimens

Assist with test executions

Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk

Begin to learn the experimental test process and internal lab SOPs and WMs

Learn various systems and capabilities used throughout the lab

Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Sometimes coordinating directly with test engineering

Perform other duties as assigned

Provide status to their direct supervisor of progress or help needed on assigned projects

Additional Functions

Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications

Follow standard operating procedures when operating company and lab equipment

Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered

Implement and apply Lean/continuous improvement processes to all areas of responsibility

Properly use and maintain Company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

Proficient in blueprint reading/interpretation and shop mathematics.

Experience with basic hand tools.

Pay Rate: $25.66/hr

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