Hydraulics Tester Technician

Join the Silver Wings Aerospace Team as a Hydraulics Tester Technician

Silver Wings Aerospace located in Princeton, Florida is the industry's choice for a full suite of Power Generation (IDG, Generator, CSD), Hydraulic Pumps, Fuel Pumps, and Electrical Accessories.

As a leading MRO provider, our unparalleled expertise in component repairs, combined with our decades of experience, in-house engineering and technicians, delivers maximum value and reliability to our global clientele.

Overview of Responsibilities of the Hydraulic Tester shall be functional testing Hydraulic aircraft aero structure components such as hydraulic actuators, pumps, servo control actuators, hydraulic fuses, anti-skids. Hydraulic testers shall also perform routine, non-routine and preventative maintenance on all test equipment according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Silver Wings Aerospace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform work assignments as determined by the shop management.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with approved technical data, to customer supplications and regulatory requirements.
• Use appropriate testing techniques, and calibrated equipment for the unit/part being accomplished.
• Utilizes the proper test equipment or suitable alternative and perform s preventative as needed.
• Records information and accomplishes the work assignment in compliance with the Inspection Procedures Manual and Quality Policies and Procedures.
• Assist Department Manager and Engineers with new capability development of repairs received Maintain open two-way communication with Manager and team mates appropriately sharing both good and bad news
• Provide units in a timely manner to meet company OTD deadlines.
• Maintain personal and shop calibrated tools is satisfactory operational condition.
• Comply with all safety directives and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
• Assist Department Manager and Engineers with new capability development of repairs received Maintain open two-way communication with Manager and team mates appropriately sharing both good and bad news.
• be responsible for maintaining test stand logs and maintenance of the stands.
• Comply with all safety directives and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties may be assigned

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to work as a team member and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must have a good understanding of aviation related Fuel and methods and processes Planning/Organizing.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; can multi-task and be able to change priorities as required by customer driven demands.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards as required; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ability to prioritize and to work without close supervision
• Detail orientated and organized.
• Willing to work additional hours when operational objectives require it.
• Computer skills -- General windows skills mandatory
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• You must be able to provide your own tools.
• Must be capable of using standard tools to include but not limited to; screwdrivers, wrenches, ratchets and sockets, torque drivers and wrenches, multi-meters, soldering irons, micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, flow meters, psi gauges, temperature measurement, safety wire pliers, or any other tool required for a particular maintenance function.
• Experience in aircraft manufacturing, installation, and repair/overhaul of aircraft components. Familiar with aircraft specifications as applied to final and in-process inspections.
• Working knowledge of Federal Aircraft Regulations (FAR).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, Standard Repair Manuals (SRM), & component maintenance manuals (CMM).
• Work overtime as required by production requirements.