JOB DUTIES:
We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to work for an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.
Flight Test Instrumentation Technician:
Bell is seeking an experienced Flight Test Instrumentation Technician to support the testing and development of product improvements for USMC and USN V-22 tiltrotor aircraft at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station located at Patuxent River, Maryland. You will be working in a team environment to support test operations within established flight test guidelines to achieve safe flight operations. As a member of the Instrumentation team, you will install, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation transducers, wiring, and data recording equipment in V-22 test aircraft. You will also assist with analyzing and troubleshooting Instrumentation components and systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency in obtaining test data.
Position Responsibilities:
Support the flight test team for experimental tiltrotor aircraft, requiring teamwork and collaborative problem solving in a multi-team environment with direct customer contact.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation transducers, wiring, and data recording equipment in modified helicopters / tiltrotors for experimental flight tests.
Conduct pre-flight calibrations, support flight launch operations, and retrieve flight test data from the test aircraft on the flight line.
Analyze and troubleshoot Instrumentation components and systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency in obtaining test data.
Follow engineering direction provided by Instrumentation team members.
Participate in technical learning, career mentoring/training, and skills development.
Review and understand all related procedures, processes, and best practices.
