The Flight Test Instrumentation Technician will install, maintain and troubleshoot various types of instrumentation. Those types may include transducers, thermocouples, wiring and data recording equipment in an experimental aircraft for flight tests according to engineering specifications. You will work in a team environment to conduct jet engine flight testing in accordance with established flight test principles to achieve safe flight operations.Job Description
Qualifications/Requirements
Must be able to read and understand schematics, engineering drawings and blueprints.
Be capable of fabricating wire harnesses
Have the ability to pin and de-pin connectors
Troubleshoot industrial electronics such as thermocouples, transducers, pressures, strain gages and fiber optics
Must be able to understand AC and DC circuits
High School Diploma / GED
Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability and willingness to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels
Able to climb up and down stairs and ladders
Travel up to 15 time.
Lift 50lb.
Strong oral and written communication skills
PC literate, Microsoft Word, Excel and Office
Able to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions
Team player
Detail oriented
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Desired Characteristics:
Experienced with data acquisition systems
Minimum 5 years of flight test experience (airplane, helicopter, or vectored thrust aircraft)
Experienced with flight test instrumentation and troubleshooting
J-Class certification and experience in soldering and cable assembly
A&P license, avionics or electronics training
Experienced with Strain Gauge installation
The Salary Range for this position is 80,000 - 105,000.00. The Specific Salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.
GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings, and a 401k with Company matching, Life insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.
1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No