Aircraft Mechanic III – APG / Crew Chief (Rigger)

About the role

The T-38 Aircraft Mechanic III - APG Crew Chief & Rigger maintains all aspects of the T-38 aircraft, support equipment, and forms and records. They perform crew chief, repair and reclamation, quality assurance, maintenance support functions, sortie generation, ground handling, and servicing operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains aircraft structures, engines, hydraulic, and other related systems, components, and equipment.
• Supervises and assists in launching and recovering aircraft.
• Removes and installs T-38 aircraft assemblies, engines, and engine components.
• Conducts operational checks and repairs / replaces damaged components and systems.
• Performs T-38 ground engine operations.
• Adjusts, aligns, and rigs aircraft control systems.
• Accomplishes aircraft weight and balance functions.
• Supervises and performs T-38 aircraft jacking, lifting, mooring, and towing operations.
• Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions.
• Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
• Reviews maintenance data collection summaries to determine trends and production effectiveness.
• Performs crash recovery duties.
• Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.
• Performs pre-use inspections and operates powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
• Inventories and maintains aircraft mission equipment.
• May be required to perform entry and maintenance tasks in confined spaces.
• Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.
• Uses automated maintenance systems. Inputs, validates, and analyzes data processed to automated systems.
• Documents maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
• Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards and company processes.
• Inventories and maintains alternate mission equipment.
• Performs regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
• Maintains strict tool control procedures. Reports missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor.
• Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools.
• Complies with safety rules and regulations while performing day-to-day maintenance.
• Promptly reports all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.
• Maintains equipment records. Enters in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily.
• This position has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.

  Qualifications

  • A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 10+ years of tactical Aircraft Maintenance experience with fixed / rotary wing commercial, Government or DOD aircraft.
  • 5+ years T-38 A/B/C experience or equivalent platform.
  • Previous Air Force Specialty Code 2A3X3 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance or 2A5X1 Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance experience highly desirable.
  • Multi aspect aviation qualifications / certifications / disciplines and ability to train these skills a must.
  • Experience supporting DoD contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within depot level maintenance.
  • Background in TCTO application a plus.
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airplane and/or Powerplant certification a plus.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.