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Elevate Your Career with Calspan's Flight Operations Team

At Calspan, we're at the forefront of innovation in aerospace, defense, and automotive technology. Our advanced testing services and breakthrough solutions help shape the future of flight. Join our Flight Operations Team, a premier full-service flight test organization based in a cutting-edge 80,000 sq. ft. hangar at Niagara Falls International Airport (KIAG).

Our dedicated team of experimental test pilots, engineers, mechanics, and technicians transforms bold ideas into airborne reality using our fleet of jet-powered testbeds.

We're currently seeking an Aircraft Mechanic to join our dynamic team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech environment and want to work on groundbreaking projects, we want to hear from you!

• Service and maintain aircraft and ground support equipment. Responsible for mechanical soundness of aircraft.  From drawings and sketches, layout, fabricate and install, special modifications without compromising aircraft structural integrity or accepted aircraft standards. 
• Adhere to procedures and requirements outlined in the official Flight Research Operations Manual. Discuss discrepancies with designers as necessary.  Inspect the work of Aircraft Mechanics as required.  Sign off on inspections and aircraft log books as appropriate. Complete and sign off on aircraft logs and work sheets in the proper manner.
• Attend pre-flight and post flight briefings as necessary. Maintain, operate and troubleshoot complex research systems installed in the aircraft.  Maintain currency in aircraft manuals, service bulletins.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, manuals and procedures for mechanics. Inspect size and soundness of fabricated parts and sub-assemblies intended for installation in aircraft.
• Perform or direct servicing, towing, starting and maintenance of the assigned aircraft and ground support equipment.  Remove and install controls, electrical units, hydraulic components, engines and engine components.    

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Formal aircraft mechanics trades training
• Possess an Airframe and Power Plant ratings
• 5+ years experience in field  

Preferred Knowledge/Abilities:

• Layout, fabricate and install special modifications to the aircraft.
• Use of precision tools, measuring devices, instruments, etc.
• Required to adhere to procedures and requirements outlined in the official Flight Research Operations manual.

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company's talent brand, "Be Calspan", incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.