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| 09-046 | ODA Technical Administrator | Grand Prairie, TX | Direct/Full-time |
| 10-006 | Manager of Government Contracts | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | Permanent |
| 10-012 | Experimental Flight Test Engineer | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | Direct/Full-time |
| 10-018 | Sr. Programmer Analyst | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | Permanent |
| 10-022 | Structural/Mechanical Design Engineer | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | Contract |
| 10-031 | Export Compliance Specialist | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | Permanent |
| 10-034 | Program Manager | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | Direct/Full-time |
| 10-0406 | Inspector - Tooling | Gainesville, TX | Contract |
| 10-0409 | Structures DER | Indianapolis, IN | Contract |
| 10-0410 | Certification Project Manager | Indianapolis, IN | Contract to Direct |
| 10-0411 | Upcoming Stress Engineers - Interiors | St. Louis, MO | Contract |
| 10-0414 | Project Manager | Gainesville, TX | Permanent |
| 10-0415 | Engineering Manager | Gainesvile, TX | Permanent |
| 10-0416 | Designer - Payloads/Interiors | Mobile, AL | Contract |
| 10-0417 | Checker - Pro/E | | Contract |
| 10-0419 | Composites Technician | Grapevine, TX | Contract |
| 10-0421 | Design Engineer - R&D | Gainesville, TX | Permanent |
| 10-0424 | Production Reports Writer | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | Contract |
| 10-10075 | Airframe Design Quality Engineer | Stratford, CT | Contract |
| 10-10189 | Configuration Management | Stratford, CT | Contract |
| Job ID: | 09-046 | | Job Title: | ODA Technical Administrator | | Primary Skills: | ODA, Part 27 and 29, DER Delegation | | Description: | Description
Coordinate all Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Major Repair and Alteration (MRA) projects under the supervision of the Director of Certification. Create and maintain the MRA specific portions of the company ODA Procedure and Training manuals.
Responsibilities
1. Create and maintain the applicable portions of the ODA procedures and training manuals that will be required for obtaining and maintaining the FAA acceptance of the ODA MRA delegation. 2. Responsible for assuring compliance with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 21, 27, and 29 for Major Repairs and Alterations performed under the ODA. 3. Responsible for ensuring that the FAA approved ODA Manual MRA procedures are followed on Major Repair and Alteration projects. 4. Responsible for reviewing and ensuring the current FAA Orders and policies are being followed ODA Major Repair and Alteration projects. 5. Coordinate communications between the FAA and ODA MRA projects. 6. Coordinate the company and Consultant DAS staff of engineers, quality assurance inspectors, and flight test pilots on company ODA Major Repair and Alteration projects. 7. Monitors service difficulties on company ODA Major Repair and Alteration projects and coordinates corrective actions as required. 8. Responsible to maintain and safeguard all company ODA Major Repair and Alteration files and records on behalf of the FAA. 9. This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employee will also perform other tasks as assigned.
Experience
Minimum of ten years related experience and at least five years working experience with the FAA on Certification projects. Requires a thorough working knowledge of the 14 CFR parts 21, 27, and 29 requirements. Must have design engineering knowledge in rotor craft structure, mechanical, electrical, powerplant, and flight test areas. Requires strong thinking and analytical skills. Essential Functions Requires the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with internal and external customers. Able to read and interpret various types of technical documentation and data. Ability to use PC computers and associated hardware and software. Must have a current FAA DER delegation. As ODA MRA Administrator must be approved by the FAA.
Education
Engineering degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
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| Job ID: | 10-006 | | Job Title: | Manager of Government Contracts | | Primary Skills: | 7-10 years experience with FAR/DFAR, RFP and in government contracts management with major federal contract program(s) | | Description: | Manage the function for a business area to ensure implementation of FAR 15 contracting.
Responsibilities
Maintain in-depth knowledge/working understanding of US Govt Acquisition & Procurement environment& Contracts functional policies/procedures, commercial contracting methods, export compliance, FAR/DFAR & other govt regulations. Provide analysis of solicitation requests; assure bid/proposals prepared/presented to afford greatest opportunity to obtain contract award while minimizing associated liabilities & risk; support independent proposal reviews; provide pricing/proposal guidance through schedule determination, review of terms & conditions to meet company objectives; Basis of Estimate (BOE) preparation to ensure development of proposals that meet either FAR Part 12 or FAR Part 15 (TINA Compliant Proposals) requirements. Establish & manage negotiation strategies/financial requirements; perform business risk assessment; recommend mitigation plans; conduct complex negotiations; execute proposals & contracts to delegated threshold. Draft & negotiate complex teaming arrangements or other types of contracting arrangements. Provide contract summaries & provide mgmt with complete, current & accurate data by reporting progress on contract activity & recommendations for mgmt action/decision. Foster & maintain sound & reliable relationships with counterparts in customer organizations. Demonstrate specialized knowledge in area(s) of contracting such as, but not limited to: change management, proposal development, international contracting, strategic alliances, intellectual property, FMS sales. Regularly contribute to development of new concepts, techniques, & standards; provide market intelligence & development of market strategies for business organization & Contracts function; provide input for overall organizational objectives & goals. Develop solutions to complex contracting issues, which require regular use of ingenuity & innovation & by ensuring consistency with organization objectives. Undertake special assignments as required. Assist in preparation/implementation of Govt Contracts policies; establish internal audit policy & performance of self audits. Support compliance activities related to implementation of FAR 15 into daily operations. Final review responsibility for all documents prepared by govt contract administrators. Maintains Federal customer contract files to include all correspondence, documentation, RFP, & all ISO required documents.
Experience
Minimum of 7-10 years experience in government contracts management with major federal contract program(s). Significant working experience in both aviation industry and government contract management. Excellent written and verbal Communications skills, ability to read and interpret FAR/DFAR, RFP and technical data and provide financial review of proposals.
Education
Bachelors degree or higher required. NCMA Professional or Federal Contracts Management (CPCM or CFCM) certification and/or other professional certification in Government Contract Management preferred.
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| Job ID: | 10-012 | | Job Title: | Experimental Flight Test Engineer | | Primary Skills: | Requires knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, and aerodynamics and flight characteristics of aircraft, FAA regulations, and other fields relating to conduct of flight programs. | | Description: | Plan, direct and conduct helicopter ground and flight test projects both on- and off-site per company objectives. Direct and conduct test data acquisition and data reduction. Perform weight and balance and performance analyses in support of commercial and government programs.
Requirements
• Experience (on board) of flight test of light / medium helicopters.
• Experience of range firings
• Experience of weapon systems integration and test
• Knowledge of the US military certification and qualification process
• EC145 experience as aircrew
Education
BS degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with some course work in Aerospace Engineering desired. Special courses in computer programming (FORTRAN, Basic, C, etc.) and principles of flight test engineering helicopter performance, and vibrations are a plus. A pilot rating is desirable.
Essential Functions
Able to read and interpret various types of technical documentation and data. Requires use of mainframe and PC computers, and associated hardware and software. Requires FAA Second (2nd) Class Medical Examination or better. Able to compose written documentation and to read and interpret various types of technical drawings, data and specifications. Able to move about freely in the area of moving aircraft. Able to successfully operate company aircraft; and to maintain required FAA certificate and medical requirements. Able to travel away from the facility.
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| Job ID: | 10-018 | | Job Title: | Sr. Programmer Analyst | | Primary Skills: | Proficient in ASP, ASP.NET, C#, Visual Basic .Net, ADO.NET, XML, XPATH, SOAP, and Web Services. Develop custom web parts, workflows, InfoPath forms, and other aspects of MOSS | | Description: | responsible for the design, development, implementation, testing, documentation, and ongoing support of new and existing Microsoft Office SharePoint server, web and other software applications
Proficient in ASP, ASP.NET, C#, Visual Basic .Net, ADO.NET, XML, XPATH, SOAP, and Web Services. Develop custom web parts, workflows, InfoPath forms, and other aspects of MOSS. Implement and maintain audiences and role-based permissions. Adhere to and extend the taxonomy. ? Develop and maintain templates for content entry. ? Knowledge of client-side Web technologies including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and XSL. ? Good UI development skills. Experience with configuring and troubleshooting applications using MS IIS, Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server, and SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 ? Strong database design and Transact SQL skills using SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 ? Well-versed in .NET 2.0 and greater, and SQL Server 2005 ? Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ? Excellent oral and written communication skills. ? Must be a team player with good people skills. ? Ability to create documentation, design-code-reviews, build and test high quality solutions. ? Demonstrated commitment to providing customer-focused, quality service required. ? Familiar with requirements gathering and project and change management processes. ? Kronos V6.1 background would be a plus. ? Understanding of financial business/HR systems would be beneficial. This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employee will also perform other tasks as assigned.
Experience
3+ years developing and supporting MS Office SharePoint sites and applications
3+ years administering MS Office SharePoint Server 2007
3+ years in web/windows application design and development (Visual Studio 2005/2008 and .NET framework version 2 and greater).
3+ years in SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 database design and development. ? 2+ years programming experience in classic ASP
2+ years in MS Office products (MS Access 2003/2007 Programming).
Essential Functions Requires the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with internal and external customers. Able to compose written documentation and to read and interpret various types of technical documentation and specifications. Ability to use computer and to utilize various types of hardware and applications. Able to work irregular work week as the department requires.
Education
Bachelor?s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Computer Science or Information Systems related field is preferred.
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| Job ID: | 10-022 | | Job Title: | Structural/Mechanical Design Engineer | | Primary Skills: | Helicopter background, Airframe and/or Systems, CATIA V5. Bachelor's Degree Required. | | | Apply | Copy Link | Go To Top |
| Job ID: | 10-031 | | Job Title: | Export Compliance Specialist | | Primary Skills: | five years experience in the export control and compliance field. A U.S. Customs House Brokerage license is preferred Requires working knowledge or familiarization of/with the following: Harmonized Tariff Schedule FTZ regulations U.S. Customs regulatio | | Description: | Ensure Company’s compliance with US Dept of Commerce (DOC) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Export Administration (EAR), International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) and U.S. Customs Regulations and guidelines. Guide and monitor all exports of goods and technical data in compliance with all applicable US export laws and regulations
Research, interpret and provide guidance on trade regulations implemented and enforced by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) (Export Administration Regulations (EAR)), Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) (International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)), Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Department of Commerce, Census Bureau (Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations) and any other special trade programs/exporting regulatory agencies, as required. Work with all other business units to determine short and long term trade compliance requirements and potential issues. Develop strategies to meet business requirements and provide advice on the impact of export regulations. Oversight of the generation and management of complex licenses, CJs, DSP-5s, TAAs, and MLA's.
Position requires a minimum of five years experience in the export control and compliance field. A U.S. Customs House Brokerage license is preferred Requires working knowledge or familiarization of/with the following: Harmonized Tariff Schedule FTZ regulations U.S. Customs regulations Title 49 of Code of Federal Regulations Export regulations and licensing (including ITAR & EAR) ATF regulations on commerce in explosives & importation of arms, ammunition, and implements of war Warehouse receiving, storage, issue and shipping functions Traffic functions
Education
Bachelors Degree with an emphasis in Business/Economics/International Trade or equivalent work experience.
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| Job ID: | 10-034 | | Job Title: | Program Manager | | Primary Skills: | More than 5 years of successful experience working as Program or Project Manager for helicopter manufacturer or for a Defense Subcontractor required | | Description: | Program Management activities and will direct company Prototype effort. Manage activities of all involved organizations, & departments, establish planning, provide risk assessment analysis, preparing and maintaining budget, participate in vendor selection/management to ensure successful capture effort. Establish, implement and direct all activities of the company workshare in support of Program. Manage the prototype team and coordinate with other support functions within the company. Aircraft certication background needed. | | | Apply | Copy Link | Go To Top |
| Job ID: | 10-0406 | | Job Title: | Inspector - Tooling | | Primary Skills: | Inspect first run production details, assemblies, & tools for conformity. | | Description: | Perform follow-up conformity inspections when design is revised. (First Articles of Inspection.)
1. Perform conformity inspections on details, assemblies, tooling (FAI’s).
2. Write inspection reports based on conformity inspections.
3. Miscellaneous inspections and verifications with shop and engineering personnel.
4. Must be able to perform other duties as required.
5. Must be able to read blueprints.
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| Job ID: | 10-0409 | | Job Title: | Structures DER | | Primary Skills: | Structures, Landing Gear and Interiors DER, Contacts with the Chicago ACO, Part 25 | | Description: | Structures,Landing Gear and Interiors DER, Contacts with the Chicago ACO,Part 25 | | | Apply | Copy Link | Go To Top |
| Job ID: | 10-0410 | | Job Title: | Certification Project Manager | | Primary Skills: | STC, aircraft interiors, Completions and Modification Background | | Description: | CERTIFICATION PROJECT MANAGER (CPM)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops and coordinates all components of Project Specific Certification Plans (PSCP) utilizing Input from Engineering, Production, Certification, and FAA Designated Engineering (DER) and Airworthiness (DAR) Representatives. The CPM ensures all aspects of the Certification Project are accurately defined and each of the appropriate regulatory requirements established, including assignment of compliance finding activities. Ensures the deliverable is capable of obtaining FAA issuance of Certification Project Notification (CPN) and subsequent PSCP approval.
Manages various aspects of Certification Projects ensuring the achievement of schedule critical milestones to include (but not limited to): DER reviews and approvals of Type Design Data (TDD), DER revisions of TDD back to Engineering, Doc Control and Production, assignment and tracking of Requests for Conformity (RFC); DAR conformity and airworthiness activity, development and maintenance of the Compliance Matrix, maintenance and accuracy of PSCP revisions throughout the project lifecycle; develop project close out documentation and coordination of EASA validations with Foreign Airworthiness Authorities and consultants.
Will also assist Director of Certification in development of ODA systems and procedures, and
multiple other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL SKILL SET
Proficient in the FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) process and requirements of 14 CFR Parts 21, 91, 135 and 145; FAA Orders 8110.4, 8130.2 as well as additional supporting FAA Regulations, Orders, Notices, Advisory Circulars (ACs), and industry guidance related to design, manufacturing, maintenance and certification. Previous experience within a DAS environment would be considered acceptable.
Skilled in the ability to read, interpret and apply knowledge related to use of TDD, to include (but not limited to): dwgs, specs, schematics, wiring diagrams, instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA), airplane flight manual supplements (AFMS), etc.
Proficient with PC and MS Office tools, i.e., Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Access, etc. Must be proficient with FAA RGL, and the ability to identify, locate and research the necessary regulatory requirements and guidance information.
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| Job ID: | 10-0411 | | Job Title: | Upcoming Stress Engineers - Interiors | | Primary Skills: | Interiors Structures, NASTRAN, PATRAN, FEMAP | | | Apply | Copy Link | Go To Top |
| Job ID: | 10-0414 | | Job Title: | Project Manager | | Primary Skills: | Aircraft Seat experience, Pro/Engineer, Lead experience | | Description: |
Supervises designs of seats and seat components. Supervises completion and release of engineering documents: parts list and engineering drawings. Coordinates the engineering of a project with the airframe manufacturer and the customer. Provides leadership for the assigned projects by leading the engineering team and by providing necessary guidance to other teams (protoshop, certification, etc.). Responsible for total quality on time output of the project team and designs. Attends necessary meetings, e.g., Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and first article inspections (FAI). Coordinates and supervises completion of the required resolutions that result from these meetings.
Coordinates project completion with the affected groups: R & D, certification, testing, materials and processing, electrical, purchasing, fabrication, manufacturing, prototype shop, etc. Checks engineering drawings, as required, to ensure proper compliance. Provides direction to designers and electrical engineers. Trains engineering personnel in the specialized aspects of the product.
Liaison with quality assurance and manufacturing departments to disposition of non-conforming articles. Provides and maintains engineering schedules, status reports, work load capacity, EDR submittals and tollgate information.
Initiates and documents the following items:
•Design reviews with all applicable departments.
•Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on critical parts.
•Proto request for parts.
•Test request.
•Weight reports
•Advanced Material Lists (AML) and Common Parts List (CPL)
•Identify long lead time parts
Supervisory functions:
Performance Reviews, Disciplinary Action, Vacation approval, Provides engineering support to all departments. Responsible for the overall quality of the designs and drawings. Traveling domestic and/or international might be required.
Qualifications
Knowledge and skills:
Must have extensive technological knowledge of all phases of engineering applicable to the seat products and basic knowledge of CAD systems. Must be cognizant of the current standards of the aircraft industry and warrant specifications including FAA and EASA rules applicable to the product.
Requires aircraft interior product structural experience in sheet metal, machining, and composite design. Must have manufacturing interface experience with the total company capabilities in processes and controls. Must be able to function as part of a design team. Must possess good planning and prioritizing skills.
Education and/or Experience:
B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering.
Seven years of related design experience and at least three years of supervisory experience required.
Pro/Engineer experience
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| Job ID: | 10-0415 | | Job Title: | Engineering Manager | | Primary Skills: | Aerospace Experience, Seats, Previous Engineering Management background | | Description: | Aerospace Experience required. Aircraft Seats experience a major plus.
Must have previous Engineering Management experience and have Bachelor’s Degree.
Ability to manage a Group of 4t o 5 Project engineers in addition to 20 Designers.
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| Job ID: | 10-0416 | | Job Title: | Designer - Payloads/Interiors | | Primary Skills: | CATIA V5 8,000 hours minimum, Interiors/payloads experience | | | Apply | Copy Link | Go To Top |
| Job ID: | 10-0417 | | Job Title: | Checker - Pro/E | | Primary Skills: | Check aircraft design drawings. Pro/Engineer required. | | | Apply | Copy Link | Go To Top |
| Job ID: | 10-0419 | | Job Title: | Composites Technician | | Rate: | $20.00 | | Primary Skills: | Composites, Bonding, Technician | | Description: | Performs bonding of metallic or nonmetallic materials to fabricate parts and/or for repair applications.
Must read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications sketches, job orders, planning documents and engineering drawings. Determines equipment requirements and the method and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as graphite, fiberglass, plastic, boron, flock, at, epoxy resins, rubber and like materials.
Plans, layout, fabricates and builds adhesive bonded assemblies of metallic and non metallic composite materials. Fabricates composite and metal parts into subassemblies for the purpose of pre-fitting in preparation for bonding or curing in presses, ovens, and autoclaves.
Lay out, pre-fits, assembles and performs lay-up on a variety of metal to metal and composite bonded assemblies. Fits core in where close tolerances are required for installation of details for completion of assembly. Performs vacuum bagging. Layout and marks dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts, or uses templates.
Selects tooling and materials compatible with the processing techniques identified in the work instructions.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
6+ years experience in Composites
Inspection Authority
FAA Certified Repairman or Airframe Mechanic
Trained/capable on all products
Ability to read and implement instructions from OEM drawings
Ability to administer OJT (on the job training)
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| Job ID: | 10-0421 | | Job Title: | Design Engineer - R&D | | Primary Skills: | Pro/E , Solidworks, CATIA V5, Structures Design, Aluminum, FEA background | | | Apply | Copy Link | Go To Top |
| Job ID: | 10-0424 | | Job Title: | Production Reports Writer | | Description: | Summary:
• Transition current Crystal reports to Access.
• Optimize or fine tune slow running reports.
• Develop standard work for related reports to aid in long term reports management and modification
• Monitor the performance of reports and take corrective action to optimize or improve the performance of the reports when necessary.
• Reconcile discrepancies between the expectations of data managers and information presented in their reports. Validate and/or prove to decision managers that the data presented on the results is valid and/or accurate.
• Write the reports needed for different teams, managers, decision makers or departments.
• Write subqueries, nested queries and complex sql statements necessary to present the required aggregate data.
• Access, import, extract, transfer or load data from heterogeneous data sources (Oracle, AS/400, SQL SERVER, TEXT FILES, Microsoft Access) as required.
• Present timely, up to date or current data.
Experience & Education Required
• 4 year degree in related field or suitable industry certification
• 2 or more years related experience
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Adobe PDF and Crystal reports.
• Familiarity with electronic ERP/MRP business systems Required. SAP and Infor Visual Manufacturing preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
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| Job ID: | 10-10075 | | Job Title: | Airframe Design Quality Engineer | | Description: | The preferred candidate shall have extensive knowledge of Airframe Design with emphasis on vehicle definition and integration. Experience with helicopter airframe design will be considered a plus. The candidate must be able to work independently and conduct detail design reviews of airframe primary and secondary structures. The candidate must have experience and a good understanding of manufacturing methods (e.g. machining, airframe fabrication and assembly, composite manufacturing, welding etc.) and the associated presentation on drawings.
The candidate shall demonstrate proficiency in the application and understanding of GD&T, per ASME Y14.5M. This includes experience with detail, assembly, and installation tolerance analysis (e.g. analyze stack ups). The candidate shall demonstrate familiarity with common manufacturing aerospace processes, have a working understanding of materials and properties, and have the ability to review change packages for completeness and accuracy per Engineering Standard Work Instructions.
The preferred candidate shall have the qualifications and skills to check airframe drawings/models (CATIA 2D & 3D) to ensure compliance with design standards and engineering standard work processes. The candidate shall check accuracy of information for Engineering Change Notices and Bill of Materials. The preferred candidate shall ensure that designs meet all specifications and customer requirements and ensure design suitability for manufacturing.
Education:
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| Job ID: | 10-10189 | | Job Title: | Configuration Management | | Primary Skills: | Must have”hardware” bill of material” processing of engineering changes. Including creation and control of Bill material structure and working with model/serial number data. | | | Apply | Copy Link | Go To Top |
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