Aircraft Structural Technician, Structural Integrity Specialist
5 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Aircraft Structural Technician to join our Structural Integrity team at the National Research Council Canada. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading practical test activities in our Structural Integrity Test Facility, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of tests on aircraft structures.
Key Responsibilities- Lead test activities from setup to teardown, including facility preparation, test rig setup and alignment, test article configuration and inspection, control system setup and calibration, data acquisition system setup, calibration and data collection, test operations including operator training, and functional supervision.
- Ensure that test specimens/aircraft are in the prescribed configuration for testing, including responsibility for ensuring that all aircraft systems and components are installed correctly, according to Canadian Forces Technical Orders and agreed test procedures and specifications.
- Review inspection requirements prepared by the Inspection Task Leader prior to each inspection, determine and ensure that appropriate access to internal aircraft structure is provided to enable the performance of predetermined inspections during test down times.
- Carry out preparation of detailed instruction and parts breakdown illustration packages to accelerate the re-assembly process after each inspection shutdown.
- Ensure that all mechanical loading systems are returned to test status and are functional.
- Certify to the Project Manager through signature on the Test Stop/Resume Authorization Form that the re-assembly has been performed properly and that functionality has been confirmed at the end of each specimen/aircraft teardown.
- Certification and extensive experience (7+ years) as a Canadian Forces Aviation Systems Technician with expertise in aircraft structures, control surface removal and installation, and metal working. Civilian AME or AMT with maintenance/overhaul experience will be considered.
- Extensive experience working on airframe structures, aircraft flight control surface removal, installation, and rigging. Preference will be given to those with CF-18 and/or CH-146 Griffon experience.
- Extensive experience working with Canadian Forces Technical Orders and pertinent specifications and/or equivalent civilian technical maintenance manuals.
- Some experience with machine shop equipment, practices, and quality control techniques.
- Significant experience of visual, close visual, and borescope inspections.
- Significant experience in calibration techniques.
- Experience working accurately from mechanical drawings, with an understanding of precision alignment and fitting of components.
- Experience operating overhead cranes and aircraft maintenance stands.
- Some experience working with composites.
- Demonstrated experience of the operation and calibration of MTS servo hydraulic load frames.
- Hands-on experience in test control principles, full-scale structural test techniques, and in the operation of a direct digital full-scale control and data acquisition systems including the maintenance of mechanical and servo hydraulic sub-systems.
English
Assessment Criteria- Demonstrated ability to self-manage multiple concurrent projects and appropriately balance work load in order to maintain project schedules.
- Understanding of mechanical testing and test data collection for both static and fatigue testing.
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems including actuators, servo valves, and pumps.
- Knowledge of machine shop equipment and other fabrication equipment used for both fabrication and assembly processes.
- Knowledge of technical orders, service manuals, and pertinent specifications.
- Knowledge of NDT techniques including eddy current and Ultrasonic inspection specific to aero applications.
- Advanced knowledge of aircraft fasteners, their applications, and installation requirements.
- Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Creative thinking (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the Research Technician/Technologist competency profile.
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