AIRCRAFT MECHANIC 2 - 08252026-80435

Apply for Job Job ID 80435 Location Davidson County Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Preferred Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 08/31/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $5,100.00 - $6,373.00 Salary (Annually) $61,200.00 - $76,476.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Nashville, TN Department Transportation LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY This position is in the Aeronautics Division - Grants, Compliance & Inspections - Flight Maintenance Section. For more information, visit the link below: https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/HR/Aeronautics-Division-Grants-Compliance-Inspections-Flight-Maintenance-Aircraft-Mechanic-2-Final.pdf Qualifications Education and Experience: Possession of both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license. Necessary Special Qualifications: Possession of both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license. Applicants of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, for this class must: Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority. Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check. Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license or be able to obtain one prior to appointment. Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. Overview The Aircraft Mechanic 2 is responsible for aircraft mechanical work of considerable difficulty in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of assigned aircraft. The position supports reciprocating- and turbine-powered, fixed-wing aircraft, including single-engine, multi-engine, and turbine aircraft, and may be assigned to aircraft requiring specialized training and experience. The Aircraft Mechanic 2 applies advanced technical expertise, sound judgment, and careful attention to safety in inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, testing, and returning aircraft to service. The position ensures all work complies with Federal Aviation Administration requirements, manufacturer maintenance manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and TDOT policies and procedures. The position also coordinates maintenance activities with pilots, vendors, FAA personnel, other State agencies, and facility support staff while maintaining complete and accurate aircraft records. Responsibilities Lead and perform routine, special, scheduled, and unscheduled inspections of aircraft, engines, airframes, and components. Inspect turbine blades, cylinders, fuselage, wings, tail assemblies, and related components for corrosion, wear, warping, cracks, leaks, distortion, and other deficiencies using precision measuring instruments, FAA Inspection Authorization practices, and appropriate testing equipment. Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair hydraulic, electrical, oil, transmission, drive, exhaust, flight-control, powerplant, fuel, and related aircraft systems. Study technical drawings, diagrams, maintenance manuals, and manufacturer specifications to identify causes of malfunctions and determine appropriate corrective action. Perform post-maintenance functional tests and operational checks to verify that installed or repaired components meet specifications and that aircraft systems operate safely. Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems; reassemble and reinstall engines following repair or inspection; and support periodic disassembly and overhaul of aircraft components and powerplants. Coordinate non-destructive testing for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in aircraft structures and components. Obtain fuel and oil samples and check for contamination. Accompany aircraft on flights when required to make in-flight adjustments and corrections and assist in confirming safe system performance. Operate and use specialized hand tools, electrical and hydraulic testing devices, propeller protractors, hoists, towing devices, ground-support equipment, and Department vehicles. Remove and install aircraft engines and components using hoists and fabricate defective sections or parts using metal-fabrication machines, saws, brakes, shears, and grinders when authorized. Clean, strip, prime, sand, prepare, and paint structural surfaces and materials. Examine aircraft components while working from ladders or elevated platforms and follow all applicable safety procedures for shop, ramp, and aircraft maintenance operations. Read and interpret maintenance manuals, specifications, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, supplemental type certificates, and instructions for continued airworthiness. Submit FAA Form 337 when required following major repairs or alterations and ensure FAA Inspection Authorization status is maintained in accordance with applicable regulations. Maintain and oversee aircraft maintenance records, historical documents, logbook entries, maintenance-manual libraries, flight-time tracking, fuel-storage-facility maintenance records, and aircraft maintenance man-hour reports. Review documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance and support forecasting and coordination of future aircraft maintenance. Serve as a primary liaison with aircraft manufacturers and technical representatives for troubleshooting and maintenance support; contract vendors for required aircraft maintenance; FAA maintenance inspectors; other State agencies; and building-maintenance vendors. Communicate with pilots and supervisors regarding maintenance issues, aircraft availability, work status, and scheduling priorities. Support continuous improvement and quality-management practices that improve the efficiency, reliability, and safety of aircraft maintenance operations. Apply consistent processes, maintain accountability for assigned work, and provide prompt, professional service to internal and external customers. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: Instills TrustDecision Quality Manages Complexity Plans and Aligns Communicates Effectively Knowledge: Mechanical maintenance & repair Laws, legal codes, government regulations regarding Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Business and management principles involved in strategic planningProper handling, usage, & disposal of chemicalsAdministrative & clerical procedures and systems Skills: Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Speaking Writing Instructing Abilities: Deductive Reasoning Oral Comprehension Oral Expression Mathematical Reasoning Problem Sensitivity TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: A valid driver's licenseFor the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.