CSD / IDG Test Technician

Overview of Responsibilities

The Test Technician I shall functional test CSD (Constant Speed Drive) and IDG (Integrated Drive Generator) per CMM. The CSD/IDG Test Technician shall familiarize himself with test stands and other test equipment related to the CSD/IDG. The CSD/IDG Test Technician 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.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with approved technical data, to customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Use appropriate testing techniques, and calibrated equipment for the unit/part being accomplished.
• Utilize the proper test equipment or suitable alternative and perform preventative maintenance as needed.
• Record information and accomplish 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 in satisfactory operational condition.
• Comply with all safety directives and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
• Be responsible for maintaining test stand logs and maintenance of the stands.
• 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.