**Job Title: Flight Readiness Technician Inspector** **Job Description** We are seeking Flight Readiness Technician Inspectors (Level C) to join our Delivery Center team in North Charleston, South Carolina. In this non-managerial role, you will perform routine final component installation and verification, as well as systems operational functional validation testing. The position involves rework, modification, maintenance, preflight and post-flight checks for delivery, and troubleshooting. Our client is committed to providing equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. **Responsibilities** + Perform inspections of flight test installations and aircraft functional testing. + Inspect pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or electrical/electronic faults and document faulty components. + Conduct pre-flight and post-flight checks and perform inspections of maintenance and modification actions. + Resolve identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products. + Verify the accuracy of work performed. + Assist in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance in preparation for delivery. + Plan, schedule, and arrange own activities with the assistance of lead. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. + Work any shift needed by the operation (1st: 6:00am-2:30pm, 2nd: 2:30pm-11:00pm, 3rd: 10:30pm-6:00am). **Essential Skills** + Aircraft Mechanic experience + Flight Test experience + Pre-flight and post-flight troubleshooting + Aircraft structural maintenance and repair + Ability to fabricate and lay out reference points + Assemble structures according to blueprints and engineering specifications + Knowledge of hand tools and portable power tools + Experience with major dispatch services + Understanding of live aerospace vehicle operations, including pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and propulsion systems + Knowledge of aircraft manufacturing maintenance processes, policies, culture, and standard practices + Familiarity with the responsibilities and tasks performed by various Operations departments/disciplines + Understanding of quality systems and inspection processes + Knowledge of regulatory authorities' rules, regulations, flight test procedures, and philosophy + Ability to stand, lift up to 35lbs, and climb stairs + Experience working outside in all weather conditions + Experience with 787 or composite aircraft **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Willingness to work any shift including days, nights, and weekends + FAA Airframe & Power Plant license or equivalent experience to obtain an FAA Repairman's certificate + 1+ years of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience + 1+ years of avionics and/or electrical experience + 787 Program experience + Experience in a team environment + Team Leadership (formal/informal) experience + Airline/MRO/Overhaul experience + Experience with computing and operating systems + A&P license preferred **Why Work Here?** Candidates will be working for the United States' largest aviation company in beautiful Charleston, SC with the opportunity to go direct. Extensive training opportunities are provided to ensure continuous professional development. **Work Environment** This is an onsite role with multiple shifts available (1st: 6:00am-2:30pm, 2nd: 2:30pm-11:00pm, 3rd: 10:30pm-6:00am). Candidates must be willing to work any shift, including weekends as needed. The work environment includes physical demands such as bending, climbing ladders (max height of 6 ft), fitting in confined spaces, and being on your feet for multiple hours a day. Successful completion of 8 weeks of formal classroom training is required. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of North Charleston, South Carolina. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.