Flight Readiness Technician - The Fountain Group

Hello,

My name is David, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group.  We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a ­­­­­­­­Flight Readiness Technician for a prominent client of ours.  This position is located in ­­San Antonio, TX. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• Pay: $40 (Plus $5 Per Hour for Relocation support)
• Performs verification and inspection of flight component installation and operational functional testing of aircraft systems.
• Inspects and verifies troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or electrical/electronic faults and documents faulty components.
• Conducts inspection of pre-flight and post-flight checks and performs inspections of maintenance and modification prior to delivery.
• Supports documentation of identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products.
• Verifies the accuracy of work performed and may conduct self-inspection.
• Assists in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance inspections in preparation for delivery.
• Participates in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives.
• Plans, schedules and arranges own activities with the assistance of lead.
• Inspects, documents, and creates non-conformance records with minimal assistance.

• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests
• Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material
• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs
• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
• Frequent walking on flat surfaces
• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces
• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces
• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/st
• Occasional contact with metals
• Frequent exposure to noise

• Must be able to work any shift including days, nights and weekends
• Experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience in quality inspection and/or auditing
• Experience working with Velocity and other 787 production applications
• Experience in a team environment

• FAA Airframe & Power Plant license
• 3+ years of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk experience
• 3+ years of 787 Program Experience
• 2+ years of Team Leadership (Formal/Informal) experience
• Proficient in REDARS, PSDS, and Client specifications
• Proficient in all forms of Client (Non-Conformance Record) and EPD (Emergent Process Document) generation (NC/Client/RGEN/PU/SAT/SRR/PU or RGEN Revision etc.)
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• 3+ year of flight line operations experience

If you are interested in hearing more about the position please respond to this posting with your resume attached.

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