Flight Engineer – L-1011 Carrier Aircraft
Northrop Grumman
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Unknown City • Nevada • United States
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About the role
- Conduct thorough pre-flight inspections of all mechanical and electrical systems to ensure safety and operational readiness
- Verify engine, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and environmental systems meet performance standards
- Collaborate with flight crew by assisting with flight plans, perform weight & balance and fuel calculations
- Utilize operating and performance manuals, as well as checklists, to support all phases of flight
- Continuously monitor systems through observance of gauges, indicators, and instrument panels during flights
- Regulate engine power, cabin pressure, fuel flow, and other critical systems to align with the flight plan
- Make real-time adjustments to aircraft systems and promptly respond to any arising issues during flight in accordance with flight manual procedures
- Read and follow emergency checklists, providing essential support during abnormal and emergency conditions
- Act as the technical liaison by reporting system statuses and discrepancies to pilots and the aircraft maintenance ground crew members
- Document flight records and communicate any aircraft issues, such as adjustments needed for air launches of the Pegasus rocket or other test vehicles
- Execute tasks that include takeoff and landing data management, normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures
- Maintain detailed knowledge of aircraft modifications to accommodate air-launch and their impact on system performance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an Aerospace Technical Field; OR an Associate’s degree with an additional two years of relevant experience
- FAA Turbo Jet Flight Engineer certificate
- Current FAA Class II Medical certification
- FAA Part 121 or 135 experience as a Flight Engineer on the Lockheed L-1011
- In-depth knowledge and practical experience with large jet transport aircraft systems, performance charts, and flight crew resource management
- Ability to support flight training and customer missions on an on-call basis
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
- US Citizenship is required
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
pre-flight inspectionsengine performance standardsweight & balance calculationsfuel calculationssystem monitoringengine power regulationcabin pressure managementemergency proceduresflight data managementaircraft modifications
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailtechnical liaison
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Technical FieldFAA Turbo Jet Flight Engineer certificateFAA Class II Medical certification