Vibration Analyst (aircraft)

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position $57,900 – $78,660. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant. These factors include (but are not limited to) the position, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills.

Position Location: Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC (On-Site)

Telework/Work-from-Home Authorized: No

About the Role:

The Vibration Logistics Analyst will provide technical input to the Vibration Program Manager to assist all Air Stations, ALC, Headquarters Units, ATTC and applicable OEMs.

Additional Responsibilities Include, but are not Limited To:

• Initiates CG-22s, PQDRs, regular and message TCTOs related to the ALC Vibration Program.
• Analyzes data received from Air Stations, ALC, Headquarters Units, and ATTC for possible vibration concerns within five (5) business days of receiving data from the Government.
• Manages Helitune User database by establishing user accounts and setting up permissions within the database.
• Manages the RT-Vision database for all aircraft, gearbox and engine types. (configuration and structure).
• Uses and manages the Aircraft Diagnostic Vibration Management System (ADVMS).
• Assists Vibration Program Manager in the following areas:
• Tests prototype analysis equipment.
  • Provides onsite vibration program technical support.
  • Tests vibration sensors using DI-811 or equivalent test equipment.
  • Configures software and program on various vibration analysis data collection equipment.
  • Develops test plans and perform data collections for unusual aircraft vibration programs.
  • Provides instruction on operation and testing procedures for various types of aircraft data collection equipment.
• Provides logistics support for Government loaner equipment and accessories and coordinate repairs to fleet-wide vibration analysis equipment.
• Performs aircraft, airframe and driveline vibration analysis. Prepares summaries and reports in support of various engineering offices.
• Performs advanced level rotor track and balance and vibration analysis and propeller dynamic balance and vibration analysis on multiple airframes types.
• Develops and writes complex technical orders independently including schematics, drawing and figures.
• Conducts market research for program support equipment and related maintenance services to collect and assemble information including, but not limited to, technical data packages, price, availability, quality initiatives in relation to requirements, source approval and validation process, vendor capabilities.
• Market research may include assisting during site surveys to verify information previously assembled.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• Five (5) years' experience in vibration spectrum analysis or certified as a Vibration Analyst ISO Category II (or higher), IAW ISO standard 18436-2.

Vibration analyst shall be capable of:

• • Performing and/or supervising the data collection process
  • Providing vibration signature analysis within a structured program using pattern recognition of Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) Spectra
  • Apply phase analysis techniques to diagnose mechanical and electrical machine faults
  • Able to detect the following conditions: resonance, rolling element bearing faults, plain bearing faults, rotor rubs, flow-induced vibration, gears faults, electrical problems with AC induction motors, DC motor vibration, and soft foot/distorted frames
  • Able to provide verbal and written general reports of machine condition evaluations
• Three (3) years’ experience diagnosing aircraft relate discrepancies using aircraft Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS).
• Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining rotating aircraft systems such as: propellers, turbine fans, helicopter rotor systems; gas turbine engines, gearboxes, pumps, generators, alternators, flight controls, etc.
• Able to provide assistance to all USCG maintenance entities without regard to aircraft type.
• Experience locating, monitoring, and evaluating other services’ and OEM technical change directives within maintenance, engineering, and logistics disciplines for applicability to aircraft for support systems for direct or indirect applicable to the applicable aircraft program and provide justified recommended action.
• Demonstrated experience developing and writing complex technical orders independently including schematics, drawing and figures.
• Experience developing and writing MPCs including schematics and figures.
• Experience writing engineering specifications including schematics and figures for the express purpose of documenting approved depot level repairs and processes.
• Experience reading and interpreting manufacturer and blue prints and technical drawings and understand engineering specifications to resolve engineering technical questions.
• Experience working on complex engineering projects that require thorough research and coordination with engineering personnel.
• Experience providing aircraft technical specifications and support to aircraft dynamic test equipment purchases of new equipment or troubleshooting equipment interface issues within applicable discipline.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred

Other Required Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Background Check

US Citizenship Requirements:

This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.