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.
Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Must read and write the English language.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to shoot trouble is required.
- Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours/week as required.
- Represents strong familiarity with MRO production processes
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Skills:
High Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands: Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- Requires frequent walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and balancing.
- Requires occasional reaching above shoulder level, kneeling or squatting.
- Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds.
- Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- Regularly required to use hands and fingers.
- Works in moderate noise levels.
Protective Equipment Required:
Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, aprons, gloves, respirators, breathing equipment per safety data sheet which will be provided by company.
We offer a competitive benefits package to full time employees which includes:
- Paid Time Off –Vacation, Sick, Holiday’s, and Floating Holidays.
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy coverage supplemented by Wencor Group)
- Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
- Voluntary Coverages (Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)
- Traditional 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
Please read more about us at https://www.wencor.com/silver-wings-aerospace/