PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Flight Test Inspector, in Wichita, KS. Job ID#214968

• Adhere to General Work Requirements
• Perform in-process, pre/post flight, and final inspections of experimental aircraft to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, company restrictive special inspections (C-RSI), preventive maintenance schedule (PMS), and address safety of flight concerns
• Witness and inspect the installation of all experimental ground test articles
• Witness and/or inspect the assembly, installation, and functional tests per applicable engineering and functional test specifications of all components and systems
• Perform initial shakedown of experimental aircraft upon arrival from final assembly to ensure proper and complete installation of production and experimental components and systems and assess the overall condition of the aircraft
• Verify in-flight and ground discrepancies have been completed or properly resolved prior to flight release for Bombardier-Learjet experimental aircraft and ground test for Canadian flight test aircraft
• Document discrepancies and coordinate resolution with assigned experimental technicians or engineering as appropriate
• Ensure all paperwork is complete and complies with engineering specifications and aircraft configuration prior to flight
• Prepare and maintain records and files, for example, maintenance records, inspection records, aircraft logs, functional test procedures, and flight test work orders on all ground test articles, experimental Bombardier-Learjet aircraft, and Canadian flight test aircraft
• Write conformities verifying assemblies and installations are manufactured and installed per engineering specifications
• Weigh experimental aircraft and initiate applicable weight and balance forms per engineering specifications and quality manuals
• Monitor and ensure update certification status tools and equipment

How to thrive in this role:

• Typically 3 years' experience related to preflight or flight test inspection on aircraft with experience related to preflight or flight test inspection on experimental aircraft preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents
• Ability to use and interpret a variety of precision measurement instruments and related equipment
• Working knowledge of all aircraft assembly and systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, avionics, and instrumentation
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals and departments

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

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