What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Technician position at ApTask?
Shifts :
A shift Monday - Thursday 5 : 00am - 3 : 30pm
B shift Monday - Thursday 03 : 00PM - 01 : 30am
C shift Fri / Sat / Sun (5 : 00AM-6 : 00PM)
Job Description :
As part of a diverse and hardworking team of technicians, you will build launch vehicles, spacecraft and launch facility systems.
You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of and responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and supporting hardware testing that meets client's program requirements.
This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Additional responsibilities include :
Assembly of a variety of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanically actuated component sub-assemblies for New Shepard, New Glenn, and Engine’s components
Assembly of structural components to aerospace standards
Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support development tests
Review, edit and follow work instructions for assembly tasks
Plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical installations
Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and / or high pressure
Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and rapidly changing priorities
Excellent problem-solving skills
Qualifications :
Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
3-5 years of experience in precision assembly
Experience drilling and preparing close tolerance holes for structural assembly and fastener installation
Ability to document and maintain accurate records, strict procedural compliance, as well as read drawings and prints
Ability to use standard tools and basic fabrication equipment
Experience assembling and troubleshooting aerospace, military hardware, or other related fields
Demonstrated ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Work Monday -Thursday, 10 hour shifts (5AM- 3 : 30PM) with potential for overtime requests
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
Must be physically able to :
Climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas
Lift and carry 25 lbs
Desired :
Experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and vehicle integration
5 years’ experience in aerospace or related fields
A&P license or equivalent experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and integration
Familiarity with pressurized system safety for pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
Experience with 3D measurement tools and Spatial analyzer / Verisurf software
Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including hydrogen peroxide, RP, and cryogenics
Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
