Aerovel Flexrotor - Propulsion Technician

Job Description:

Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than six fold order book increase since 2000.

Are you ready to soar with us? Aerovel, a trailblazer in the unmanned aircraft industry is seeking a Propulsion Technician to join our cutting-edge team. As part of our close-knit family, you’ll collaborate on ground-breaking projects, pushing the boundaries of technology. Your mission: drive excellence, innovation, and impact. Join us at the forefront of the unmanned aviation evolution!

Meet the Team:

The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most sophisticated small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.

Your Working Environment:

Nestled in the heart of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Northwest has to offer!

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

●       Assemble and test production engines, fuel tanks, and ignition systems.

●       Assemble, test and calibrate production rotor systems and related components.

●       Perform propulsion systems development, fabrication, and assembly.

●       Troubleshoot failure modes and provide photo documentation. 

●       Operate manual machine tools, rill, lathe, mill, dyno etc.

●       Align, fit or assemble propulsion system component parts, using hand or power tools. 

●       Maintain part inventory and order replacement inventory as needed.

●       Review of documentations including drawing, schematics, and Bill of materials.

●       Assisting with manufacturing/ production / quality process improvement.

●       Develop work instructions, test procedures and quality documentation.
 

Your Boarding Pass:

●       High school diploma or equivalency.

●       5 years of relevant experience.  

●       Experience designing test setups related to mechanical systems.

●       Understanding of electro-mechanical systems, such as engine test stands, etc. 

●       Experience with data acquisition systems.

●       Fundamental understanding of two stroke engines and fuel systems.

●       Experience with tools and equipment related to engines.
 

Physical Requirements:<