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We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bells High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.

This position is onsite in Fort Worth.

Structural Test Lab

This posting is for an entry-level test lab technician. The job function is to assemble and run custom-designed test machines to fatigue and static test aircraft components to verify the structural integrity of helicopter components.

What you’ll be doing as a Structural Test Lab - Associate Technician

• Accountable for construction, assembly, installation, checkout and operation of various test machines and fixtures per Engineering Laboratory Operating Procedures and Engineering Instructions.
• Contained in these tasks are requirements for record keeping, documentation, and helicopter component assembly/installation.
• Additional functions include the performance of acceptance tests, proof loading structural equipment for safety, manufacturing work aids, preparing laboratory test procedures, and calibrating data acquisition sensors.

• Responsible for completion of tasks within a set budget and schedule, as defined by the Manager, Test Technicians.
• Interact with test engineers and other laboratory technicians to ensure that assigned Mechanical Systems Test Laboratory test program requirements in the lab facilities are fulfilled.
• Interact with personnel in other laboratories to ensure a coordinated effort is maintained on assigned tests involving other laboratories.
• Interact with Manufacturing, Transportation, Maintenance, Quality, Dispatching, Tooling and various other departments of Bell Textron to ensure continued support of assigned tasks.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, reports, specifications, and engineering instructions to make, assemble, build, operate and repair test machines that accomplish certification of aircraft components or systems.
• Ability to initiate and maintain open lines of communication with multiple groups or teams
• Familiarity with hydraulics
• Has own set of hand tools.

What you need to be successful

• We are looking for inquisitive and driven team members with a passion to innovate.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree, Technical School training certification, or military training in mechanical systems repair and overhaul preferred
• Experience with mechanical test lab preferred

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

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