Experimental Aircraft Technician I
DeltaHawk Engines
Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin
1 day
ago
Job Summary
Aircraft technicians are essential to Deltahawk Engines’ airframe integration efforts, contributing significantly to both development and certification processes. Their main role is to complete maintenance, modifications, support flight testing, and to offer crucial design feedback for test assets and new airframe projects.
Collaborating closely with the Engineers and other DeltaHawk professionals, the Aircraft Technician will contribute to the overall efficiency and airworthiness of our aircraft, thereby supporting the organization's commitment to operational excellence and aviation safety.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned.
- Perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of aircraft systems, including engine, airframe, avionics, and electrical systems with or without formal troubleshooting documentation
- Ensure that work performed on aircraft is completed to the highest safety and quality standards
- Identifies and resolve mechanical problems based on visual inspections or reports from pilot or crew.
- Handles the fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing of aircraft systems parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies, including hydraulic, pneumatic, oxygen, fuel, aircraft tube fabrication, flight control, and landing gear components, often with minimal supervision.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on or classroom experience working on General Aviation aircraft, experimental aircraft or GA piston engines
- Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements and related documentation requirements
- Strong “can do” attitude accompanied with a sense of ambition and urgency
- Ability to follow procedures and verbal input to maintain, repair and troubleshoot aircraft systems
- Excellent attention to detail in mechanical assembly and the inspection process during teardowns
- Ability to comprehend technical details effectively in verbal and written form
- Computer literacy including the ability to organize and manage test data
- Ability to lift, hold, and position weights up to 45 lbs at least two to four times per hour as needed
- Ability to work in various positions necessary to service the engine or test equipment as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- A&P mechanic License
- Experience building and maintaining experimental aircraft or home built aircraft
- At least one aircraft system specialization (electrical, avionics, mechanical systems, etc.)
Working Conditions
Work will be conducted in typical mechanical shop and industrial test cell environments.
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