Apply for Flight Operations Technician job at Near Space Corporation
Apply for Flight Operations Technician job at Near Space Corporation
Posted: 2016-9-19
Why Join Us Located west of Portland on the beautiful Oregon Coast Near Space Corporation values innovation teamwork commitment and offers an environment of growth and advancement opportunities. Specializing in the testing and maturing of space and aviation technologies NSC has extensive experience providing relevant space like environments for maturing new technologies and testing concepts of operations using high altitude balloons and UAVs. Flight Operations Technician Purpose The Flight Operations Technician supports pre-flight launch and recovery of high altitude balloons and UAVs by assisting as a member of the Flight Operations Team. Mechanical component fabrication assist engineers with testing of flight system hardware and updating flight checklists and processes. Safe use of hand tools such as; band saw drill press table saw and drills. Works under the immediate supervision of the Flight Operations Manager. Essential Functions Support of high altitude balloon and unmanned aviation operations Performs daily inspections of all safety and operational equipment Maintains work records maintenance and repair logs vehicle inspection forms daily work logs FAA inspection records and other documentation Accompany NSC on remote launch operations as needed to provide flight operations support Work with pressurized gas products and related inflation systems Variety of work environments; desk and hands-on in the flight hangar flight line and field operations Occasional short term travel to support flight operations typically around the West Coast and Hawaii Qualifications Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including; word processing spreadsheets e-mail and web enabled applications This position requires access to or use of information which is subject to the federal International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and Export Administration Regulations EAR . All applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR. ITAR and EAR define “U.S. Person” as Any individual who is a citizen of the United States a permanent resident alien of the United States or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b a 3 . Preferred Requirements 2 years military or civilian experience with aviation operations; manned or unmanned Crane Operator certification Commercial Driving License CDL ; HAZMAT endorsement a plus Private pilot’s license instrument rating and current class II FAA medical Desired Skills Experience with UAS ground control station software systems Piccolo Experience working with pressurized gas products Ability to work with power and hand tools safely and effectively Solve problems by gathering information and evaluating options Listens attentively and actively Works productively with others in a team environment Has excellent attendance and completes quality work on time Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines Exercises the necessary care and caution in handling and or operating vehicles equipment and tools related to the performance of essential functions and follows NSC safety policies practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention reporting and monitoring. Performs other related duties as necessary i.e. sweeping washing vehicles etc at the discretion of management Near Space Corporation also offers an exceptional benefit package including competitive wages health and dental insurance paid vacation sick pay 401 k retirement plan short and long term disability term life insurance and holiday pay. To apply for this position please submit a resume and complete an application available on our web site at www.nsc.aero . Drug Free Workplace Equal Opportunity Employer Please reference Avjobs when applying for this position.
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