Aircraft Mechanic II

About the Role

Aircraft Mechanics II perform a combination of repairs on engines, sheet metal, structural components, hydraulic, electrical, power train, and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty to meet assigned missions. They provide input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD), and assist in recommending changes to Modification Work Orders (MWO). Mechanics at this level prioritize workloads, lead teams through complex aircraft tasks, and inspect the work of Mechanic IIs and Is.

Responsibilities

• Perform I-Level maintenance, inspection, repair, modification, and functional testing of aircraft flight equipment and life-support systems.
• Troubleshoot and isolate equipment malfunctions, determining appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain and service oxygen, gas, survival, and flight equipment systems.
• Interpret and apply technical manuals, drawings, specifications, and manufacturer maintenance instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, test equipment, and specialized aviation maintenance tools.
• Inspect completed work to verify quality, functionality, and compliance with approved technical data.
• Maintain accurate aircraft, equipment, maintenance, inspection, and computerized records.
• Maintain accountability of tools, test equipment, materials, and assigned assets.
• Support Quality Assurance, safety, risk assessment, and hazard mitigation requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to lower-level technicians.
• Prioritize workload to support aircraft readiness and maintenance schedules.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of aviation experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a background check to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Knowledge of proper use of hand tools in aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret aircraft maintenance procedures, manuals, specifications, directives, guides, and forms.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, technical manuals, and using measuring instruments, gauges, tools, and test equipment.
• Proficiency in the use of OOMA (Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity) after assignment.

Qualifications

• Intermediate-Level (I-Level) maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft flight equipment, life-support, and survival systems.
• Experience with oxygen and gas system handling and servicing.
• Proficiency in technical manual interpretation, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair.
• Experience using precision tools, gauges, test equipment, and specialized aviation maintenance equipment.
• Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical direction to other technicians.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Working knowledge of technical publications.
• Familiarity with aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
• Ability to lead teams through complex aircraft tasks and make entries in aircraft logs and records.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds.
• Pass a fit-for-work physical and/or drug test as required.
• Work in areas requiring awkward posturing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and overhead work.
• Work at height in the hangar and on the flightline.
• Perform Flightline Extinguisher duties.
• Pass a DOT physical and operate Powered Industrial Trucks if required.
• Pass a respiratory physical and wear a respirator for 2-4 hours if required.
• Perform confined space activities if required.
• Travel may be required.