Field Service Technician

United States of America
Remote
Remote
EPD
FTI
Maintenance

  


Fatigue Technology

7599

Fatigue Technology (FTI) officially entered the commercial aerospace industry in 1969 when it helped pioneer the cold expansion process with the Boeing Company. Since then, FTI has engineered cold expansion based applications in support of major OEMs and MROs across the globe including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Bell, and Sikorsky. The FTI split sleeve cold expansion process specification is generally accepted as the industry standard. Cold Expansion is used on almost every commercial and military aircraft in the world due to the proven solution of crack growth and the long term benefits to both the structures fatigue life and the cost savings in installation and maintenance. The Cold Expansion method is also used to install rivetless nut plates, blind fasteners, bushings, liners, and fittings in both metal and composite applications.

Position Summary

This position will support the FTI service team in serving USAF and Foreign Military customers in US and overseas locations by providing hands on mechanical services in the use or installation of FTI products. It will focus on ForceTec application 966, F-16 Aircraft Wing Pylon Rib Repair, but may encompass other FTI field repairs and/or services.

Core Competencies Required for this Position

  • Demonstrates strong mechanical skills and willingness to learn.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in challenging conditions/locations while adhering to technical and safety requirements.
  • Mechanical aptitude and experience, preferably F-16 or other aircraft.
  • Valid United States Passport and ability to travel worldwide.
  • Demonstrates ability to make decisions in line with company goals.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Precisely follow technical guidance and other job directives to safely and accurately perform duties and activities related to FTI service team assigned responsibilities. To include documentation, learning job related tasks and other aspects of performing service teamwork.
  • Maintenance, care and tracking of applicable tooling, kit hardware and consumables to support quick turnaround of repair kits between efforts and ensure tooling kits are serviceable upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Execution of on aircraft maintenance, installing FTI products, at customer locations across the United States and international locations. Accurately report expenses in a timely manner and in adherence to FTI’s travel/expense policy.  Additionally, the individual should actively seek to grow their skills to support additional field service team opportunities in as appropriate.
  • Product Knowledge:  This position may also learn and support other FTI products and services, provided it doesn’t interfere with work related to the FTI service team. Examples of this could include:  Supporting/Training customers in the use of other FTI products on end items that are being repaired under other contracts incorporating the use of FTI products. Also agreeing to support other FTI field service or training activities not conflicting with primary pylon rib role.
  • Expense Reporting:  Field Services Individuals are expected to follow corporate expense guidelines as identified within the FTI Travel Policy.  Additionally, Field Service Individuals are required to adhere to the requirements as outlined by FTI customers for corporate gifts and gratuities.
  • Positive Team Attitude:  Each Field Service Individual shall possess a positive and constructive attitude towards the company and their fellow co-workers. 
  • Policy:  All FTI employees are bound to follow all existing and future policies as Management may identify them and other duties as determined by their supervisor.

Minimum Education or Experience

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Aviation mechanical or other equivalent technical background.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in the use of powered and non-powered hand tools.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in the use of precision measuring equipment.

Other Qualifications

  • Ability to work at a customer site, such as military base or other facility.
  • Problem solving skills, ensuring that quality and safety are at the forefront of work performed.
  • Able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
  • Able to repeatedly ascend and descend maintenance stands/ladders.
  • Able to add and subtract multiple digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tenths and hundredths.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $35 to $35 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 0  hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

This requisition is closed to applications.