Justin Decoto

• Essential Functions:
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or schematics to perform work duties
• Work with little to no supervision using a prescribed set of processes and procedures
• Work directly with engineers optimizing test processes and procedures
• Lean, continuous improvement mindset
• Using a variety of diagnostic tools, DMM, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzers, etc., troubleshoot and fault isolate to component level.
• Possess a positive attitude and the ability to work in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Qualifications:
• Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics
• Preferred Additional Skills:(These are additional skills and experience that would be preferred in ideal candidates but not a deal breaker)
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Windows and Office)
• Professional attitude and excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to work occasional weekend, off-shift, and overtime work.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems

The Mechanic technician position supports rocket engine hot-fire tests, working with a small team including an instrumentation technician and a test engineer. Mechanics handle thrusters, prepare and operate the propellant feed systems, operate vacuum chamber systems, as well as performing maintenance, fabrication, and repair on various mechanical systems.

Essential Functions:

Rung dending, and dang samiles ite Wing selecting and installing appropriate fitings such as AN, Swagelok, Calon, and

others.

• Installing pressure sensors, mass flow meters, as well as various types of solenoid and hand valves in propellant feed systems.
• Preparing liquid and gas samples for chemical and particulale analysis.
• Loading liquid propellants from drums into feed system run tanks.
• Perform rocket engine hot fire tests in accordance with documented specifications and requirements. Monitoring propellant feed system, vacuum system, and all mechanical systems during hot fire.
• Maintain and rebuild various different types of valves and actuators.
• Maintain, repair, and rebuild various types of heavy machinery such as large vacuum pumps and cooling towers.
• Take part in training exercises of the hazardous response team.
• Obtained Respirator clearance up to and including the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Level A clearance.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior experience in a highly technical and mechanical environment or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior experience in a highly technical and mechanical environment.

Additional Skills:

Experience working around and with hazardous materials or environments. This role requires participation in Emergency Response

Team and respirator certification.

• Ability to perform fine hand work involving good visual acuity, dexterity, and hand eye coordination.
• Welding, machining, and hazardous material handling experience.
• Qualifications as a licensed Airframe & Power Plant mechanic.

Service, repair and overhaul aircraft to ensure airworthiness. Works under minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has intermediate knowledge of all areas of the aircraft and assigned work area.
• Repair, modify, replace or otherwise perform routine aircraft maintenance work in specialized area of aircraft.
• Develop repair schemes utilizing SRM or Engineering data
• Remove/reinstall interior linings, cargo bay liners, floor panels, galleys, etc.
• Perform rigging and operational test of all flight control surfaces including autopilot
• Remove, troubleshoot, and replace landing gear, engines and air-conditioning systems.
• Perform heavy sheet metal structural tasks such as removing, repairing or replacing floor beams, bulkheads, stringers, frames, chords and any other primary structural parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two (2) years or more as a General Mechanic including cars, boats, helicopters, trains, buses, etc.
• Airframe (A) or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License is a plus!