Versar

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technician

Versar$85K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in airframe and power plant maintenance experience.
  • 3+ years in aircraft maintenance management.
  • 4+ years in aircraft fleet management focused on safety of flight release.
  • Extensive knowledge of aviation engineering concepts and problem-solving skills.
  • 10 years of knowledge and experience with CN-235 and HC-144 Airframe or similar.
  • Proven ability to independently manage assignments and resolve conflicts.
  • Experience with onsite technical support for system installations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical management for the HC-144 product line.
  • Research and develop engineering solutions for HC-144 projects.
  • Ascertain structural classifications of damaged aircraft areas.
  • Create detailed structural damage maps and reports for AIRBUS.
  • Complete airframe structural repair plans that meet OEM standards.
  • Liaise with field service representatives on fleet engine issues.
  • Manage serviceability assessments for fleet propulsion systems.
  • Review service bulletins and ensure proper implementation for fleet maintenance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits.
  • Support for professional development and training.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Relocation assistance, if applicable.
Full Job Description
Who You Are:

This position as an Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technician supports the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center. This person will provide technical management to the Medium Range Surveillance (MRS) HC-144 product line.

What You'll Do:
  • Provide Aeronautical Engineering technical management, Government POC is MRS Lead Engineer and Engineering Officer.
    • Research HC-144 Engineering projects and provide final design and/or re-design solutions to include initial prototype and engineering data for substantiation reports.
    • Ascertain the structural classification of aircraft STRUCTURALLY damaged areas IAW 1C-144A-3, 51-00-00.
    • Create a structural damage map that reports for proposal to AIRBUS Defense & Space. At a minimum, the report shall include technical information from the 1C-144A-3. Determine structural classification is Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, or Fatigue Critical Basic Structure (FCBS).
    • Complete airframe structural repair plans to include developing repair scheme or modification that maintain or exceed OEM structural design criteria.
    • Prepare engineering technical memos to include correspondence documenting technical/engineering issues for OEM assistance and responses for technical assistance requests.
  • Manage Propulsion Systems.
    • Liaison directly with Collins Aero Field Service Representative (FSR), MRS Lead Engineer, Engineering Officer, designated government representative or product line COR for all fleet engine problems.
    • Response and provide advice on maintenance status/release-ability for fleet technical requests to include determination of serviceability and/or disposition of fleet propulsion systems.
  • Manage Power Plant Systems.
    • Liaison directly with GE engine Field Service Representative (FSR), MRS Lead Engineer, Engineering Officer, designated government representative or product line COR for all fleet engine problems. Ensure Fleet Lead Engineer is briefed on technical problems as well as supply related constraints for spare engines.
    • Review all spare, repaired, and overhauled engines for proper documentation, SCHR entries, and USCG MRL scheduled maintenance requirements.
    • Attend monthly GE meetings and program review.
    • Response and provide advice on status/release-ability to fleet technical requests to include determination of serviceability and/or disposition of fleet power plant systems.
  • Provide Technical Management and Support for AIRBUS and OEM Service Bulletins and Transmissions.
    • Review and provide recommendations to implement applicable Service bulletins via USCG TCTO to HC-144 Fleet and Depot facility.
    • Review all spare, repaired, and overhauled propeller parts for proper technical documentation, SCHR entries, and USCG MRL scheduled maintenance requirements.
    • Ensure TCTOs are developed accurately and monitor progression during publication process and fleet implementation.

What You'll Bring:
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years' airframe and power plant maintenance experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years in aircraft maintenance management of airframe and power plant.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated minimum experience of aircraft fleet management to include safety of flight release determination.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of aviation engineering concepts, principles, and methods. Problems encountered demand skill sufficient to modify standard practices, adapt precedents, and make significant departures from existing approaches and techniques.
  • Demonstrated ten (10) years' knowledge and experience of the CN-235 and HC-144 Airframe. May be substituted by fixed wing and turbo prop experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently plan and carry out assignments, interprets policy, coordinates work with others, resolves most of the conflicts that arise, and keeps the supervisor informed of far-reaching implications. Completed work is reviewed from an overall standpoint in terms of feasibility and effectiveness in meeting requirements.
  • Experience providing onsite technical support for approved prototype and installation of system modifications, assess and resolve reliability and maintainability problems and provide technical interface between vendors and operational/field activities.
  • Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  • Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
  • Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
  • Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

Versar Global Solutions provides the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will be 100% onsite at the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC.

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About Versar

Versar is an engineering and construction company that provides a range of services including environmental consulting, construction management, and munitions response services. The company was founded in 1969 and has since grown to have over 200 employees. Versar has worked on projects for the US government as well as private sector clients. The company has a focus on sustainability and has been involved in projects related to renewable energy and green building. Versar is headquartered in Springfield, Virginia.
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