FAA Repair Specialist - Aftermarket Repair Station (2nd shift)

BAE SystemsFort Wayne, IndianaOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 2 hours ago

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Job Description ***This is a Second Shift, Monday - Friday, position. Normal second shift hours are 3pm to 11pm, but start times are flexible, anywhere from 12pm to 2 pm, to accommodate one's schedule***

Controls and Avionics Solutions provides flight and mission-critical products to more than 170 commercial and military customers around the world. CAS products include fly-by-wire flight controls, pilot controls (inceptor systems), full authority digital engine controls (FADEC), power management systems, flight deck systems, cabin management systems, weapon controls, autonomous flight systems, and mission systems for the world's most prominent commercial and military aircraft manufacturers.

Come join our Aftermarket Team and make significant impacts in this role where you will be trained and developed to earn your FAA Repairman Certificate. In this role as an FAA Repair Specialist supporting our Aftermarket Teams you will be:
- Performing final product review on Commercial Aircraft Engine Controls, Flight Controls, and Avionics Accessories.
- Assuring the airworthiness of items being repaired, by oversight of the repair operations, inspections, audits, and accompanying documentation.
- Reviewing the work folder (Routers, Purchase Order etc.) for completeness and conformance to the requirements of the Repair Station Manual.
- Ensuring maintenance activities comply with approved technical documentation, component maintenance manuals, service bulletins, engineering orders, etc...
- Approving hardware for Return to Service when the maintenance has been satisfactorily performed and documenting work performed on an Authorized Release Certificate 8130-3.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of plans to ensure optimized quality level.
- Identifying defect trends and providing feedback to address problems areas and recommending solutions.
- Performing internal audits of the Repair Station.
- Performing those functions delegated to him/her by the Chief Inspector, and as specified by Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 145.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree or 4+ years of related experience in lieu of degree
- Perform final review of commercial products in the Aftermarket
- Ability to interpret technical documentation including customer requirements, maintenance manuals, engineering orders, service bulletins, electrical schematics, etc.
- Familiarity with Oracle and Microsoft office products
- Participate in process improvements
- Disposition work instructions
- Become part of the FAA Anti-drug pool
- Able to obtain FAA Repairman certificate upon hiring
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Associates or Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical field
- Previous experience in an FAA Repair Station
- Previous experience in electronics manufacturing

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $53122 - $90306

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.