Engineering Technician (Aerospace)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Lakeland, Florida • $86.96k - $113.05k / year • 3d ago

JOB SUMMARY: This position is located within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC), Aircraft Maintenance Branch, Heavy Aircraft Section with one vacancy located in Lakeland, FL. This position is also announced under vacancy number OMAO-25-12602050-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. MAJOR DUTIES: As an Engineering Technician (Aerospace), you will perform the following duties: Maintain the material condition of the Gulfstream G550 aircraft and certify airworthiness of all Gulfstream G550 equipment encompassed by maintenance disciplines. Ensure aircraft conform to applicable airworthiness directives (AD), manufacturer service bulletins (SB), and technical data and policy. Ensure all necessary paper documents, forms and logs are correctly completed and submitted to maintenance control. Complete electronic logbook entries prior to and after any maintenance is performed. Perform and verify pre-flight, post flight, periodic acceptance inspection, special inspection, component replacement, and operational checks on Gulfstream G550 aircraft for accuracy and completion of work. Responsible for accomplishment and documentation of all unscheduled and scheduled actions on Gulfstream G550 aircraft. Provide technical leadership from a maintenance standpoint on Gulfstream G550 aircraft, involving troubleshooting of all aircraft, power plant, accessory, and installed equipment to assure that all components are functioning properly. Research and provide evidence to support modifying standard aircraft operating procedures for unique conditions and procedures encountered in the operation of highly modified aircraft, during the preparation of research missions. Provide technical advice regarding the effects of modifications on aircraft maintenance plans. Prepare and conduct training on aircraft, power plant, accessory and installed equipment for aircrew, maintainers and researchers. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.