Aircraft Mechanic II - Pneudraulics/Hydraulics

Job Description

The Aircraft Mechanic II must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Additionally provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD) and assist in the recommendation of changes to (MWO).

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
• Reads, interprets manufacturers', airline's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Works with hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment. Removes engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck, disassembling and inspecting parts for wear, cracks, security, or other defects, and repairing or replacing defective engine parts, reassembles, and installs engine in aircraft.
• Adjusts, makes repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
• Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A&P License or Military Service School Certification of training in Aviation Maintenance.
• Active DOW Secret Security Clearance highly desired.
• Three (3) years' experience of an Air Force wide-body platform (preferably KC135) or equivalent.
• Experience with installation of aircraft modifications that involve drilling, cutting, or punching sheet metal to install new fittings, fasteners, and/or instruments/displays in accordance with blueprints, technical documents, or TCTOs.
• Experience reading, interpreting technical instructions to include blueprints, and TCTO instructions.
• Knowledgeable enough to know when instructions/blueprints are vague, incomplete, or unclear and request additional technical information.
• Ability to prioritize workload to maintain schedule on assigned projects.