Flight Test Instrumentation Technician

We are looking for an experienced Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) Technician with high quality instrumentation and sensors knowledge and sound personal standard practices. The role will be varied and challenging at times, with responsibilities including installation, commissioning, fault finding and flight test support of FTI systems on aircraft.

Requirements

• Experience working with Curtiss Wright KAM500, Lord Microstrain and / or Dewesoft / Dewetron data acquisition units.
• Electrical and electronics educational background, preferably to HNC / HND level or higher.
• A working knowledge of various sensors, comprising strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouples, potentiometers and aircraft data bus tappings.
• A good working knowledge of electrical schematics and technical assembly drawings.
• Experience with wiring, crimping, soldering etc. – experience of working with typical MIL/aerospace connectors would be beneficial.
• Happy to travel between Flight Test Centre and any other detached test locations and stay away for short periods if required.
• Problem solving and component sourcing capability – able to select and source appropriate components for minor modifications to existing installations, in consultation with the test engineering team.
• Can demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude to carrying out responsibilities and always willing to lend a hand throughout the business if required.
• Will apply previous experience, skills & knowledge to maintain Health, Safety and Environmental considerations and suggest improvements to procedures wherever possible.
• Have a full UK driving license.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
• 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)
• 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership
• Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits
• Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
• Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance
• Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee
• Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it
• Breakfast on us, every day