Flight control specialist job description

1. Re-installs flight controls per manufacturer specifications and applicable technical publications. Installs inspection panels and assists with flight controls functional checks. Inspects flight controls installed by other team members and return aircraft to service.

2. Removes and visually inspects flight controls from the aircraft and tags each flight control. Records part numbers and serial numbers and notifies team leader of damage. Accurately orders general and aircraft parts as needed.

3. Balances flight controls by adding or removing balance or tuning weights according to manufacturer's technical publications. May inspect balancing work performed by other team members.

4. Paints screws for flight control inspection panels and performs minor paint touch-ups prior to installation of flight controls.

5. Prepares, signs off and understands various documents for record keeping purposes as required by Duncan approved procedures, manufacturers' maintenance manuals, and FAA regulations (i.e. turnovers, removal sheets, W.O. Sheets, FAA 8110-3 & FAA 337's, personal training log, item approvals and other work order related documents supporting review of squawks and expected hours).

6. Assists with aircraft paint processes, as assigned, according to Duncan Aviation's FAA approved procedural manual.

7. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Job Specific Requirements

• Licenses/Certificate: Airframe and Powerplant Certificate preferred; Man Lift required; Respirator Fit required
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required
• Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.; tolerates products and materials associated with component maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates standing for prolonged periods of time
• Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments
• Work Schedule: Must be available for all shifts

Education and Experience

Flight Control Specialist I:

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Previous mechanical or paint experience preferred

Flight Control Specialist II:

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• One year aircraft maintenance related experience required

Flight Control Specialist III:

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Three years of flight control experience or aircraft maintenance required
• Five years of aircraft maintenance related experience preferred

Available Benefits

• Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.
• Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
• Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed
• Participate in Duncan Aviation's Tool Account Program , to acquire & grow your Tool Inventory all while making interest free payments
• Take advantage of a variety of In-House Training opportunities, or use Tuition Assistance to further your education.
  
  

Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

• Maintains current status of local weather conditions and weather trends as they influence mission support.
• Communicates with the TARS Control Center, Meteorological Forecast Facilities, and other Government agencies as appropriate.
• Makes significant event and data entries in the mission flight log.
• Prepares and maintains the flight system weight logs and the weight and balance records for the operational aerostat.
• Maintains cognizance of system performance.
• Conducts routine aerostat performance computations as necessary to acquire data results relative to aerostat system state-of-health trends.
• Determines when helium addition is required and computes the quantity to be added.
• Keeps and provides reports of on-hand helium assets and helium usage.
• Evaluates aerostat lift and purity trends. Reports any unusual trends to management and recommends remedial action.
• Provides supervision for the flight operations and maintenance crew during assigned shift.
• May serve as the Site Manager in his/her absence.
• Ensures that site security functions are accomplished and that any unusual security conditions are reported. Directs actions of security guards as necessary.
• May perform duties associated with site safety, security, training, and maintenance control.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems (i.e., those that typically cannot be solved solely by reference to manufacturers' manuals or similar documents) in working on electronic equipment.
• Examples of such problems include location and density of circuitry, electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and frequent engineering changes.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of digital design as relates to radar signal generators, MTI, IF receivers, clutter rejection, mixers, multipliers, low noise amplifiers, and digital displays.
• Exercises independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, tracing relationships in signal flow, and regularly using complex test instruments (e.g., dual trace oscilloscopes, Qmeters, deviation meters, pulse generators).
• Directs and performs corrective and preventive maintenance on the aerostat telemetry and control subsystems, power and control subsystems, tether subsystem, meteorological equipment, ground station electronic subsystems, payload and communications subsystems, and site facility electronics as appropriate.
• Directs and performs all aerostat electronic subsystem preflight and post-flight checks and inspections as required.
• Coordinates resupply and repair logistics activities for the aerostat electronics subsystems.
• Performs and directs activities to fulfill Civil Engineering site tasks related to electrical services and equipment.
• Trains and certifies other personnel in selected aerostat electronic subsystem procedures.
• May be assigned Quality Control duties as required.
• May be required to work in special man-lift vehicles. Functions as a key member of the flight crew for inflation, deflation, launch, recovery, maintenance, and in-flight activities.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. #LI-JW1

Qualifications

MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:

• Personal computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, scanner and other business-related, general office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Exterior and interior work environments, sometimes in inclement weather.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Work requires the ability to perform the following physical activities to include, but not limited to: walking, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, crawling, reaching, lifting, sitting, and squatting. Work may require walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school or GED Diploma required. Associate's Degree or equivalent desired.
• Certifications must be attained/maintained as assigned.
• Flight Director certification must be satisfactorily completed/obtained within prescribed timeframe.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• HS +5-6 or AS +4 years' progressively responsible TARS experience desired. Supervisory experience required.
• Valid U.S. Driver's license required.
• Must be able to understand, speak, read and write English fluently.
• Proof of U.S. residency required.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• This position requires the candidate to obtain and maintain a position of public trust. In order to obtain this position, you must currently be a U.S. Citizen and U.S. Resident and be able to show proof of citizenship and residency.

Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current status of local weather conditions and weather trends as they influence mission support.
• Communicates with the TARS Control Center, Meteorological Forecast Facilities, and other Government agencies as appropriate.
• Makes significant event and data entries in the mission flight log.
• Prepares and maintains the flight system weight logs and the weight and balance records for the operational aerostat.
• Maintains cognizance of system performance.
• Conducts routine aerostat performance computations as necessary to acquire data results relative to aerostat system state-of-health trends.
• Determines when helium addition is required and computes the quantity to be added.
• Keeps and provides reports of on-hand helium assets and helium usage.
• Evaluates aerostat lift and purity trends. Reports any unusual trends to management and recommends remedial action.
• Provides supervision for the flight operations and maintenance crew during assigned shift.
• May serve as the Site Manager in his/her absence.
• Ensures that site security functions are accomplished and that any unusual security conditions are reported. Directs actions of security guards as necessary.
• May perform duties associated with site safety, security, training, and maintenance control.
• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems (i.e., those that typically cannot be solved solely by reference to manufacturers' manuals or similar documents) in working on electronic equipment.
• Examples of such problems include location and density of circuitry, electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and frequent engineering changes.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of digital design as relates to radar signal generators, MTI, IF receivers, clutter rejection, mixers, multipliers, low noise amplifiers, and digital displays.
• Exercises independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, tracing relationships in signal flow, and regularly using complex test instruments (e.g., dual trace oscilloscopes, Qmeters, deviation meters, pulse generators).
• Directs and performs corrective and preventive maintenance on the aerostat telemetry and control subsystems, power and control subsystems, tether subsystem, meteorological equipment, ground station electronic subsystems, payload and communications subsystems, and site facility electronics as appropriate.
• Directs and performs all aerostat electronic subsystem preflight and post-flight checks and inspections as required.
• Coordinates resupply and repair logistics activities for the aerostat electronics subsystems.
• Performs and directs activities to fulfill Civil Engineering site tasks related to electrical services and equipment.
• Trains and certifies other personnel in selected aerostat electronic subsystem procedures.
• May be assigned Quality Control duties as required.
• May be required to work in special man-lift vehicles. Functions as a key member of the flight crew for inflation, deflation, launch, recovery, maintenance, and in-flight activities.
• Flight Director certification must be satisfactorily completed/obtained within prescribed timeframe.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

BS 0-2 Years or HS 6-8

Required Qualifications:

• High school or GED Diploma required. Associate's Degree or equivalent desired.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Valid U.S. Driver's license required.
• Must be able to understand, speak, read and write English fluently.
• Proof of U.S. residency required.
  

• This position requires the candidate to obtain and maintain a position of public trust. In order to obtain this position, you must currently be a U.S. Citizen and U.S. Resident and be able to show proof of citizenship and residency.

Desired Qualifications:

• TARS Experience Desired

What you'll get…

• An immediately-vested 401(K) with employer matching
• Rapid PTO accrual schedule with floating holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition assistance, financing, and refinancing
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Company-paid infertility treatments
• Cross-training and professional development opportunities
• The ability to influence major initiatives #LI-JW1

Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

For Colorado Residents Colorado Salary Minimum: $39,500
Colorado Salary Maximum: $95,900

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position, and is just one component of Peraton's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Peraton provides a variety of benefits to employees.