Flight Operations Mechanic
Core
Production test support for fighter programs, ensuring electrical/airframe/avionics/optical subsystems meet design specifications and functional requirements.
Role type
Senior IC flight operations mechanic (production test)
Builds
Production electrical/electronic special test equipment, wire harnesses, and panels for fighter aircraft
Domain
Defense / Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electrical assembly, avionics maintenance, electronic test equipment operation, wire harness fabrication, troubleshooting, soldering, calibration, assembly operations, schematic interpretation
Preferred skills
machine tool maintenance, military electronic system maintenance, fiber optics test tools usage, F/O test plan writing
Technologies
electronic test equipment, fiber optics test tools
Responsibilities
Inspect and repair electrical/electronic assemblies; fabricate and modify special test equipment; splice and route wire bundles; test complex wire harnesses and aircraft electrical systems; identify nonconforming parts and determine rework; document inspection results; collaborate with engineers to improve safety and quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC