Flight Asset Technician - Level 4/5

FLIGHT ASSET TECHNICIAN - LEVEL 4/5

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the movement of Falcon 9 stages, payloads, Dragon capsules, and associated ground support equipment (GSE) across the Cape Canaveral launch site
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of shipping fixtures and GSE
• Work with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure transport systems and equipment are maintained with the highest level of quality to support current and future manifest
• Utilize heavy machinery (forklift, telescopic, overhead crane) to lift and move flight hardware and associated GSE after delivery and prior to shipping
• Evaluate in-transit risks and provide on-site solutions to alleviate risk. Including routes, repairs, escorts, and drivers – includes physical escorts across launch sites
• Pack up and organize cross-country shipping fixtures and associated hardware for return to the respective shipping site
• Organize, procure, and maintain tools needed to offload and pack up flight hardware 
• Develop, document, and coordinate work instructions with the management team to ensure efficient packaging of flight hardware and equipment is maintained
• Perform route surveys prior to scheduled flight hardware moves 
• Make recommendations to management to improve the health, timing, and safety of all movements
• Use various mechanical tools without instruction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 6+ years of professional experience in heavy haul transport (oversized or overweight cargo and materials)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Valid commercial driver’s license A (CDL Class A) with Hazmat endorsement
• Experience operating heavy machinery such as Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMT) and/or hydraulic lift trailers
• Well organized and able to multi-task, detail oriented while also working within time constraints and deadlines
• Ability to operate in an extremely fast paced and dynamic environment (schedules fluctuate often)
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting fluid and mechanical systems
• Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to work on of the following shifts:
  • Monday - Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm
  • Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 2:30am
  • Friday - Monday 11:00am – 11:30pm
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladder
• Willing to operate heavy machinery such as forklifts and overhead cranes
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, ice
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise