Aircraft Mechanic II

About the Role

The CBP Aircraft Mechanic performs maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection, and aircraft servicing functions on assigned aircraft within an aircraft maintenance and operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, technical manuals, and other applicable data.
• Perform daily and turnaround inspections on all assigned aircraft.
• Perform inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
• May be required to fly on Government aircraft for relocation, to conduct in-flight checks (test flights), and to conduct troubleshooting that cannot be completed on the ground.
• May be required to perform official travel to temporary duty sites within and outside the United States.
• Furnish own hand tools to perform maintenance of aircraft (necessary special tools and test equipment will be furnished by the customer).
• May be required to perform other duties as needed to support the overall mission.
• Periodically required to travel in support of customers’ mission.
• Able to follow base, federal, and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid State driver’s license.
• Must be willing to subject themselves to random drug tests.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance (US Citizenship required).
• High school graduate or equivalency certificate from an accredited program.
• Must possess a valid FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.
• Must be competent and knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and aircraft systems, including airframes, structural, hydraulics, fuel and electrical systems, and aircraft engines.
• Must be competent and knowledgeable in system troubleshooting, reading and interpretation of schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and FAA, Company, and other Directives.
• Must be reliable and demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language and follow both verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret technical data.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

• Be physically able to perform aircraft mechanic duties.
• Ability to move freely about the interior and meet aircraft-specific weight limits.
• Stand, squat, sit, walk, and work with arms overhead for extended periods of time.
• May be required to wear a respirator.
• Pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• On occasions, may be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail, requiring adequate ear protection.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of experience working on rotary-wing aircraft.
• UH-60 Blackhawk experience highly desired.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $44.55

Benefits

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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.