Aircraft Mec T38 Flig (26-015) / 114325Columbus

Location: Columbus, MS

Start Date: TBD • Contract: AETC Acft. Mx. Support Svc. • Salary Range: $43.76/hour • Union: Yes • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt • Full-time

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair of assigned T-38 aircraft.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with senior section personnel.
• Accomplishes inspections including preflight, thru flight, and BPO.
• Services aircraft as required for flight; launches and recovers aircraft.
• Uses schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications to operate, test, remove, repair, and replace aircraft systems and components.
• Removes, inspects, and reinstalls aircraft components including flight control surfaces, throttle components, landing gear components, gear box assemblies, brake assemblies, and aircraft engines.
• Rigs flight controls, canopies, throttles, and landing gear.
• Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operational checks of all aircraft systems.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety.
• Performs aircraft conditional inspections as required.
• Operates ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, and fixtures applicable to the assigned aircraft.
• Performs all required aircraft servicing tasks and tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft.
• Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records and is proficient in CAMS documentation.
• May acquire and maintain engine run certification and Red X certification.
• May be qualified on different MDS aircraft.
• Promotes Company values, policies, and standards of conduct; ensures professional coordination with Operations and other base agencies.
• Assists other personnel and work centers as directed; performs other duties including TDY and travel.
• Receives cross-utilization training and is qualified to perform those maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to work day shift, night shift, or weekend duty as required.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of jet aircraft systems and common/special hand tools.
• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance safety requirements and operation of portable fire-fighting equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical data.
• 12 months experience as an aircraft mechanic or equivalent in aircraft maintenance position.
• Completion of a military or civilian aviation maintenance school with diploma or certificate of completion, OR 18 months of experience in aviation maintenance as an aircraft worker or servicer with 6 months of BPO experience or certification.
• Completion of Air Force 3 Level CDC Aircraft Mechanic Course or equivalent is desired.
• Able to obtain and maintain a flight line driver’s license; may be required to obtain and maintain a class CDL.

Working Conditions

Physical exertion requirement is medium.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dependent Life Insurance options.
• AD&D, Short- and Long-term Disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses.
• Free Employee Assistance Program.