What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Flight Line Technician position at Leonardo Helicopters?
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At Leonardo, what we do has a purpose. We build, service, and maintain the world's finest helicopters, held to the strictest quality standards, for clients all across the globe. We value and retain our employees by offering generous benefits and a state of the art work facility. Made with pride, in Philadelphia.
Why Leonardo? Simple.
- A free healthcare option
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays & generous PTO with a carryover and payout option
- A referral program with no limits
- Up to 6% match on our 401k plan
- Bonus opportunity for all permanent employees
1. Summary of Position :
To assist in the transfer of helicopters from the Production line to Flight Line. Perform incoming inspections. Install main rotor blades, fill oils and perform fuel function testing in accordance with applicable job cards. Perform engine dry motoring, to ensure proper function before first engine start up. Perform periodic weight and balance operations depending on helicopter configuration. Perform Track and Balance Flights, and make adjustments to eliminate high vibrations on airframe and Main & Tail Rotors, including pitch link adjustments, and addition of weight(s) to Tail and Main rotor(s). Perform fueling and defueling operations. Aircraft and flight control rigging desired. Assist in the installation interior and custom components for example : hoist, cargo hook, auxiliary fuel system. General knowledge of ground support equipment.
2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Duties and Responsibilities :
Time
Preparing helicopter for Flight
Launching and recovering helicopter
Ensure cleanliness of hangar area and workspace
Preparing helicopter for customer delivery
On the Job Training
Perform other duties and fulfill other responsibilities as assigned.
TOTAL : 100%
A. Education
High School Diploma; college is a plus
B. Experience
5 years rotor wing aviation experience
C. Competencies & Attributes
Minimal computer skills; the ability to learn new tasks in a short period of time; be Flexible
D. Licensure / Certification
A&P is a plus but not required; Maintenance training for aviation a must
Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disability
