Flight operations specialist job description
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Flight operations specialist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in flight operations specialist job postings.
Sample flight operations specialist requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
- Extensive knowledge of aviation regulations.
- Valid passport and ability to travel.
Sample required flight operations specialist soft skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Flight operations specialist job description example 1
Textron flight operations specialist job description
To functional test a variety of aircraft avionics and electrical systems and restore malfunctioning system to proper operation in compliance with engineering and flight test requirements\.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
I\. Plans and performs a wide variety of functional testing and troubleshooting operations to determine cause of malfunctioning electrical and electronic systems used in production multiengine
aircraft\. Complex systems may develop unusual malfunctions which are corrected according to accepted methods and engineering requirements\.
A\. Works from aircraft orders, inspection records, schematic drawings, engineering specifications, oral and written instructions to assure that aircraft meets requirements for proper flight operation of systems such as auto pilots, flight directors, automatic direction finders, high frequency transmitters, radios, heating systems, weather radar, DME, transponders, EFIS systems and windshear\.
II\. Observes operation of electrical and electronic systems while aircraft is in flight or being tested on flight ramp\. Adjusts GCUS and parallel generator voltages, compass directions, auto pilot headings and make other adjustments as required\.
III\. Uses aircraft orders and inspection records to determine systems requirements\. Plans installation, functional testing and repair sequences for standard and optional equipment to complete work according to schedules\. May contact plant supervision, engineering and avionics departments to arrange for delivery of shortage items and to obtain specifications for optional equipment\. Works with vendor representative and/or engineering\.
IV\. Takes corrective action to repair malfunctioning systems using a variety of test equipment and hand tools\. Maintains clean working area\.
V\. Guides and instructs one to two lower grade employees engaged in flight line electrical and electronics work\.
VI\. Performs other related duties as required such as field or ramp taxi of aircraft\.
**Qualifications**
EDUCATION:
Job duties require equivalent to vocational high school education to have knowledge of electrical and electronic principles\. Ability to interpret schematic drawings, assembly blueprints and specifications is required\.
EXPERIENCE:
Over three years up to five years diversified aircraft electrical and electronic installation and functional testing experience required to have working knowledge of a wide variety of electrical and electronic systems\.
**Take your career higher at Textron Aviation:**
+ Competitive starting salaries with growth potential
+ Health benefits beginning day one
+ Tuition assistance and continuing education programs
+ Paid holidays
+ Relocation assistance \(terms and conditions apply\)
+ Flight training courses and bonuses \(terms and conditions apply\)
**Come feel the pride\.**
**This role is eligible for $4,000 \(pre\-tax\) sign\-on bonus \(effective 7/28/2022 - 12/31/2022\)**
**EEO Statement**
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.
**Pay Transparency Policy Statement**
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant\. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is \(a\) in response to a formal complaint or charge, \(b\) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or \(c\) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information\.
**Job** Manufacturing
**Primary Location** US\-Kansas\-Wichita
**Recruiting Company** Textron Aviation
**Schedule** Full\-time
**Job Level** Individual Contributor
**Shift** Second Shift
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
I\. Plans and performs a wide variety of functional testing and troubleshooting operations to determine cause of malfunctioning electrical and electronic systems used in production multiengine
aircraft\. Complex systems may develop unusual malfunctions which are corrected according to accepted methods and engineering requirements\.
A\. Works from aircraft orders, inspection records, schematic drawings, engineering specifications, oral and written instructions to assure that aircraft meets requirements for proper flight operation of systems such as auto pilots, flight directors, automatic direction finders, high frequency transmitters, radios, heating systems, weather radar, DME, transponders, EFIS systems and windshear\.
II\. Observes operation of electrical and electronic systems while aircraft is in flight or being tested on flight ramp\. Adjusts GCUS and parallel generator voltages, compass directions, auto pilot headings and make other adjustments as required\.
III\. Uses aircraft orders and inspection records to determine systems requirements\. Plans installation, functional testing and repair sequences for standard and optional equipment to complete work according to schedules\. May contact plant supervision, engineering and avionics departments to arrange for delivery of shortage items and to obtain specifications for optional equipment\. Works with vendor representative and/or engineering\.
IV\. Takes corrective action to repair malfunctioning systems using a variety of test equipment and hand tools\. Maintains clean working area\.
V\. Guides and instructs one to two lower grade employees engaged in flight line electrical and electronics work\.
VI\. Performs other related duties as required such as field or ramp taxi of aircraft\.
**Qualifications**
EDUCATION:
Job duties require equivalent to vocational high school education to have knowledge of electrical and electronic principles\. Ability to interpret schematic drawings, assembly blueprints and specifications is required\.
EXPERIENCE:
Over three years up to five years diversified aircraft electrical and electronic installation and functional testing experience required to have working knowledge of a wide variety of electrical and electronic systems\.
**Take your career higher at Textron Aviation:**
+ Competitive starting salaries with growth potential
+ Health benefits beginning day one
+ Tuition assistance and continuing education programs
+ Paid holidays
+ Relocation assistance \(terms and conditions apply\)
+ Flight training courses and bonuses \(terms and conditions apply\)
**Come feel the pride\.**
**This role is eligible for $4,000 \(pre\-tax\) sign\-on bonus \(effective 7/28/2022 - 12/31/2022\)**
**EEO Statement**
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.
**Pay Transparency Policy Statement**
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant\. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is \(a\) in response to a formal complaint or charge, \(b\) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or \(c\) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information\.
**Job** Manufacturing
**Primary Location** US\-Kansas\-Wichita
**Recruiting Company** Textron Aviation
**Schedule** Full\-time
**Job Level** Individual Contributor
**Shift** Second Shift
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024