Job Summary:

The Mechanical and Structural Analyst will work primarily at the Short Range Recovery (SRR)/H-65 Product Line at the USCG Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, NC and will assist the Aviation Structural Analyst, Aviation Mechanical and Structural Analyst and other Engineering Branch members in obtaining measurements, pictures, and other relevant information necessary to facilitate assessment of damage, scope of repairs, and developing repair plans, modifications, design, and/or fabrication. The Mechanical and Structural Analyst will draft repair memos and other correspondence between Air Stations, SRR, and OEMs.

Education and Experience:

• Shall have a minimum of five (5) years of mechanical and structural experience in the areas of design, modification, repair, prototyping, installation, testing, verification, validation, certification, and sustainment of aircraft mechanical systems and structures. Relevant experience shall be identified as experience obtained within the last ten (10) years.

• Shall have a minimum of five (5) years practical experience in aircraft mechanical systems and structural elements, including flight controls, cockpit instrument panel, equipment location, and weight distribution. Relevant experience shall be identified as experience obtained within the last ten (10) years.

• Shall have a minimum of one (1) year practical experience in machining processes, measurements.

• Experience in USCG aviation maintenance support activities is desired.

• Experience with H-65 mechanical systems and structural elements is desired.

• Experience in developing maintenance procedures and technical orders is desired.

• Experience or training in aviation safety is desired.

  Essential Duties:

• Conduct research and analysis in support of SRR aircraft modification and sustainment programs to include but not limited to: engineering change proposals, new product design/development, ergonomics / aircraft layout, component fabrication, prototyping, technical data package and service request development, technical orders, aircraft configuration change packages, supply inventory management, maintenance procedures development, graphics/drawing updates, parts lists, and SRR technical briefing packages.

• Research existing and potential SRR mechanical, hydraulic, and structural systems, designs, component and performance requirements, operating parameters and related technical and training program elements required to execute SRR upgrades and sustainment. Compare actual measurements to technical data and interpret data from OEMs to make recommendations on airworthiness.

• Assist with resolving emergent and projected mechanical, hydraulic, and structural anomalies impacting any phase of SRR upgrade and sustainment, and ensure USCG managers are apprised of related risks, impacts and potential solutions.

• Participation in aircraft ground runs and/or actual flight operations, functioning as a technical observer for the collection of data. The aircraft will always be staffed and operated by a USCG designated flight crew.

• May be required to add, remove, and adjust vibration or monitoring test equipment to complete task.

• May be required to travel to other USCG units to complete their duties.

  Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Shall be proficient in identifying, locating, and researching USCG or equivalent DHS/DOD, Federal, and industry technical publications, process guides, manuals, instructions and related guidance and instructional documentation necessary for modification, testing, certification and sustainment of SRR aircraft.

• Shall be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite programs: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and know how to use these tools for communication and suitable presentations of research results and recommendations.

  Vector CSP, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. EOE AA/M/F/D/V.

  For assistance, please contact our Human Resources Department by telephone at (252) 337-5120 or by email at human.resources@vectorcsp.com.

  We offer Medical, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, Dental, 401K, PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement to those who qualify.

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