The Mid-Level Flight Control Supervisor oversees the installation, alignment, and verification of flight control systems on aerospace platforms. This role ensures precise mechanical and electrical integration of primary and secondary control systems, provides direction to technicians, collaborates with engineering, and enforces compliance with aerospace standards and safety protocols.
Flight Control Installation Supervision:
Lead the day-to-day supervision of installing control systems such as cables, pushrods, bellcranks, actuators, servo motors, and trim systems for control surfaces (e.g., elevators, ailerons, rudders).
Alignment & Rigging Checks:
Oversee and verify control surface deflection limits, travel range, torque loads, and rigging alignment according to OEM specifications.
Team Management:
Assign tasks to technicians, monitor performance, provide technical guidance, and ensure proper workmanship.
Compliance with Engineering Drawings:
Interpret and apply mechanical, electrical, and control system schematics to execute flight control installation correctly.
Interface Coordination:
Collaborate with avionics, hydraulics, and structural teams to ensure proper integration of control systems with surrounding systems.
Issue Resolution & Reporting:
Identify installation issues, coordinate with engineers for redlines or corrective actions, and maintain installation documentation and logs.
Testing Support:
Support or lead system functional testing including control continuity, servo actuation, and mechanical redundancy checks.
Regulatory Standards Adherence:
Ensure work meets aerospace compliance standards (e.g., FAR, EASA CS, AS9100) and internal QA/QC procedures.
System-Level Integration:
Ensure proper mechanical and electrical interfacing of flight control components across control chains.
Rigging Precision:
Enforce alignment, symmetry, and performance of control systems as per aircraft configuration standards.
Work Package Execution:
Take ownership of installation sequences, manpower planning, and schedule tracking for assigned control system tasks.
Safety & Quality Control:
Promote safe installation practices, enforce tool control, and ensure compliance with quality assurance checklists.
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing:
Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to junior supervisors and technicians to elevate team capability.
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or related field
3–6 years of hands-on experience with flight control system integration in aerospace (manned or unmanned platforms)
Strong knowledge of flight control surfaces, rigging principles, and actuator systems
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and flight control assembly instructions
Familiarity with aviation compliance standards (e.g., FAA Part 23/25, EASA CS-23/25)
Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills