Aircraft Mechanic II Sheet Metal with Security Clearance

About the role

This position is based at Fairchild AFB outside of Spokane, WA. The Aircraft Mechanic II – Sheet Metal performs KC-135 aircraft maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and documentation in support of organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance requirements at Fairchild AFB, with potential TDY support to other KC-135 locations as directed. The role specializes in sheet metal, aircraft structures, structural repair, corrosion-related maintenance, and related aircraft maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform KC-135 aircraft structural maintenance, sheet metal repair, inspection, troubleshooting, modification, and documentation
• Inspect, repair, replace, and modify aircraft structures and structural components using approved technical data
• Perform sheet metal layout, drilling, riveting, fastening, trimming, fitting, and related aircraft structural repair tasks
• Support corrosion identification, prevention, treatment, and repair activities as assigned
• Interpret and apply technical orders, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, work instructions, and other approved technical data
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, pre-flight, thru-flight, post-flight, and inspection-related tasks as assigned
• Use aircraft maintenance tools, torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, sheet metal brakes, shears, drills, rivet equipment, and other approved equipment as required
• Document maintenance actions in approved aircraft forms, records, logs, and Government maintenance systems
• Comply with Tool Control, FOD prevention, safety, quality, security, and local operating requirements
• Provide technical guidance or on-the-job training to less experienced mechanics as directed
• Support TDY maintenance operations at other KC-135 locations as required

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of aircraft maintenance experience on military heavy aircraft; USAF KC-135 experience preferred
• Aircraft sheet metal, aircraft structural repair, modification, inspection, and corrosion-related experience required
• Experience using aircraft technical orders, drawings, blueprints, and maintenance documentation required
• A&P Certification preferred but not required

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must possess and maintain a current Secret security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access, Common Access Card, and required Government system access
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport and any required visas or travel documentation for CONUS/OCONUS TDY travel, as required by the contract or task order
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s license if required
• Must obtain all certifications and training required to perform assigned duties