Description

The Aircraft Mechanic performs organizational and intermediate-level maintenance on C-26 aircraft. Is responsible for servicing, launch, and recovery, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying aircraft systems to ensure continued airworthiness. These tasks are performed on avionics and electrical systems, environmental systems, engines, flight controls, and airframe components. Repairs are performed using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills. Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airlines’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Performs servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs on aviation ground support equipment.

Essential Duties:

The following tasks are examples of the effort required to perform the duties outlined in the purpose of the position. The list is not all-inclusive.

Aircraft Mechanic - Major work tasks/responsibilities:

• Comply with written company maintenance and logistics procedures.•Comply with FAA regulations as applicable.•Know, understand, and comply with the requirements outlined in the Contractor Logistics Support Services (CLS) performance work statement.•Ensure aircraft discrepancies are properly recorded and corrected by approved maintenance procedures and within the terms of the contract.•Maintain a clean and organized place.•Perform aircraft launch and recovery missions as necessary.•Deploy to overseas locations with unit aircraft to support operational requirements.

Job Requirements:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license\

• A minimum of one (1) year of C-26 (Metroliner) hands-on experience. Note: The 1 year of experience may, at the Program Manager’s discretion, be waived if the candidate has demonstrated proficiencies in comparable areas. (Preferred)

• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

• Be physically able to deploy with unit aircraft to overseas locations.

• Must qualify and obtain a Passport (if requested).

• Must be able to pass a NAC Public Trust background check to obtain a CAC.

Required Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions:

• Work is usually conducted in an office, warehouse, aircraft hangar, and flight line atmosphere.

• Exposed to typical aircraft maintenance conditions such as engine noise, riveting, dust, and chemical fumes, none of which to the extent of being intolerable.

• Hearing, vision, and breathing protection are provided in appropriate areas.

• Some exposure to elements of weather when traveling and/or commuting between buildings.

• May require travel.

• Overtime may be required on occasion.

Physical and Mental Conditions:

• Normal physical exertion is required for periods of working on foot or standing.

• Requires lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Requires kneeling on occasion in the performance of duties.

• Requires ability to twist, bend, squat, climb, and/or other body movements to accomplish the requirements of the position.

• Requires the use of either or both hands for grasping items.

• Manual dexterity and the ability to push/pull, i.e.: open/close file cabinets and/or handle machinery is required.

• Requires the ability to reach above shoulder height in accomplishing job tasks.

• Requires the ability to walk on uneven surfaces.

• Sufficient vision is required to accomplish the requirements of the position.

• Requires sustained periods of concentration.

• Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage

• Retirement plan

• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

• Wellness programs

• Paid time off, including holidays

• Learning and Development resources

• Employee assistance resources

• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better in General Studies

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)