Aircraft Mechanic II/APG Crew Chief

This position is contingent on contract award. Location: Fairchild AFB WA with CONUS/OCONUS travel.

About the Role

The Aircraft Mechanic II/APG (Airframe, Powerplant & General) manages total maintenance, launches and recoveries, and daily upkeep for assigned aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and service airframes, engines, and related mechanical systems.
• Supervises and executes aircraft launching, recovering, towing, and marshalling.
• Maintains aircraft forms, logs, and digital maintenance data records accurately.
• Inspects preflight, post-flight, and special hourly or periodic maintenance checks.
• Follows strict tool control and foreign object damage (FOD) prevention.
• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a US Citizen with a valid driver’s license.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct hands-on aircraft maintenance experience with preference for prior work on Air Force wide-body platforms (preferably KC-135) or equivalent.
• Must have a valid passport.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license preferred but not required.
• Must be able to read complex blueprints, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Working Conditions

• Able to work in tight/awkward and high spaces.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Physical requirements may include bending, twisting, lifting, and climbing.

Pay

Rate: $30–$40/hour. A health and welfare fringe benefit allowance of $5.09 per hour (up to 40 hours per week) will be provided in addition to the base hourly rate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans available.