Aircraft Issue Clerk

About the role

The Aircraft Issue Clerk is responsible for the issuing of aircraft to pilots in accordance with applicable procedures. Certifies issued aircraft are safe for flight.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction to employees in the Organizational Maintenance Control Clerk and Data Entry Clerk classifications.
• Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Data Entry Clerk classification.
• Releases aircraft that are “Safe for Flight”.
• Operates two-way communication equipment to coordinate flight line operations.
• Utilizing flight schedules designate and issue aircraft in accordance with mission requirements to scheduled instructor pilots and students.
• Directs pilot discrepancies to appropriate maintenance personnel.
• Affords assistance to student and instructor pilots in completion of applicable maintenance forms.
• Maintains / reviews Aircraft Discrepancy Books (ADB) to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborates with squadron flight duty officer to coordinate special / cross country flights.
• Maintains appropriate tracking for fuel, aborts, trouble calls, oxygen servicing, turn around inspections, etc.
• Tracks flight hours to initiate aircraft engine oil sampling.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required.
• Complies with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility and job assignment.
• Ensures safety, security and preservation of government and company owned equipment.
• Performs other qualified duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience in military or civilian aviation maintenance control.
• Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces aviation clerical courses or other schools with equivalent curriculum or three (3) year of on-the-job training and / or experience.
• Able to meet any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements for the position.
• Possess a working knowledge of the control and coordination of aircraft maintenance.
• Able to operate two-way communication equipment and speak in a clear and concise manner.
• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance records.
• Basic understanding of the aircraft and aircraft systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable maintenance / technical manuals and publications.
• Basic computer entry skills.

Qualifications

• Normal administrative duties with occasional kneeling, standing, stooping, and bending.
• Required lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Administrative office environment with minimum exposure to noise hazards.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Education reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Pay

$39.11

Schedule

Not specified