The mission of the Flight Test Facility (FTF) is to provide airborne platforms in support of specific research and development programs at Lincoln Laboratory, Department of Defense (DoD) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). FTF research aircraft are flown, maintained, and managed by a professional staff of pilots, certified maintenance technicians, and administrative personnel. The FTF’s first priority is safety of flight. All flight operations are conducted by using procedures and equipment that meet or exceed all FAA requirements. The FTF is an approved FAA Part 145 Repair Station and currently operates and maintains seven highly modified aircraft.
Candidate must demonstrate technical skills and expertise in aircraft systems (i.e., aircraft structure, landing gear, flight controls and surfaces, anti-icing, pneumatic, hydraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems), conduct operational testing, troubleshooting and repair. Is responsible for maintaining aircraft to FAA airworthiness standards and manufacturers’ technical data, services and maintains aircraft and ground support equipment. Candidate conducts preflight and post flight inspections, operates unique test equipment, and installs and removes specialized equipment and components. Complies with Repair Station FOD Program, Tool Control Program, Repair Station Manual and all safety regulations. Must demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively. Position reports to the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor of our FAA Part 145 Repair Station.
****Typical weekly schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 - 3:30. Flexibility is required to support local and remote flight-testing and maintenance scheduled and unscheduled. Some travel (10-15%) is required based on these needs.
Candidate must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time, climb ladders and stands, and work from heights with fall protection. Must be proficient in the use of aviation related ground equipment, and work indoor and outdoor during all weather conditions. Must complete all other requested physical tasks required of aircraft mechanics. Candidate can effectively use and access required data and communication using facility provided technology. FTF currently uses programs such as Share Point, Microsoft Suite of Products, and various aircraft maintenance programs.
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Hiring Range: $44.63 - $49.65
Job Grade: RDTEU-AIRMECH
Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.
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Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 42772
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