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Columbia Helicopters · 1 hour ago

Test Cell Operator

Aurora, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Columbia Helicopters is a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. The Test Cell Operator is responsible for operating and testing various turbine engine models, verifying engine performance and functional data, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer’s instructions for continued airworthiness.

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Responsibilities

Troubleshoots engine failure modes and replaces components to return engines to service

Performs and ensures that tools and equipment are well maintained, operable and accounted for

Ensures shop areas are kept clean, orderly and FOD free

Manages test cell calibration program to ensure test cell equipment is within the required testing specification

Implements and provides effective OJT, mentors employees in the shop, both technically and professionally, and other means to promote technician skill growth

Identifies and communicates training needs to shop leadership

Read and interprets maintenance manuals, or other technical data to determine the feasibility and provide instruction on the best method to perform the assigned task

Provides regular oversight ensuring all findings and work performed/corrective action is accurately documented in the appropriate maintenance record

Communicates with internal, and external customers as required to resolve technical problems

Monitors and supports specific shop continuous improvement activities by utilizing Lean and continuous improvement tools striving to identify and eliminate waste in all its forms in an effort to improve quality and safety, decrease lead time and reduce cost

Qualification

Turbine engine maintenanceTest Cell CertificationA&P licenseLean continuous improvementFAR Part 65 complianceTechnical documentationMentoring skillsCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificated per FAR Part 65. Must have the potential to obtain maintenance release and inspection authorizations

Minimum 4 years' experience maintaining turbine engines in an overhaul shop environment

Minimum 6 months experience operating T55 series engines in an approved test facility required

Thorough understanding of repair station procedures, quality management system procedures (maintenance and manufacturing) and associated federal aviation regulations