Aircraft Mechanic III

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all Technical Orders, GOPs/SOPs, Air Force Instructions, and any other directives identified by Site Management or the PWS.
• Works with other mechanics and technical representatives to trouble shoot, diagnose and solve unusual and complex maintenance problems.
• Applies logic and good judgment, understands technical order diagrams and procedures, uses test equipment for analysis of airframe, engine, flight control, pneudraulic, fuel, electrical/electronic systems, troubleshoots and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment.
• Plans and schedules aircraft utilization and maintenance activity and coordinates performance with operational customer.
• Maintains accurate parts inventory.
• Sets and monitors/evaluates maintenance tasks and monitors/evaluates their completion.
• Oversees and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
• Inspects aircraft structures, systems, components, and related systems.
• Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions.
• Performs and signs off aircraft safe for flight inspections.
• Performs launch, recovery, scheduled and unscheduled inspections/maintenance.
• Completes aircraft forms and maintenance information systems documentation accurately.
• Orders parts and equipment through the Air Force supply system and ensures supply discipline, categorizing orders in accordance with Air Force parts/supply/equipment urgency designators.
• Affords assistance in implementing the Base Emergency Management Program.
• Operates vehicles on the flightline in accordance with local airfield driving requirements.
• Notifies the government when aircraft are “crew ready” in accordance with timelines prescribed in the PWS.
• Conducts aircrew debriefs.
• Affords assistance in providing On-the-Job Training (OJT) to Mechanics/Technicians, to include signing off training records.

Requirements

• Minimum of twelve (12) years working knowledge of aircraft maintenance operations experience must include complying with all applicable aircraft servicing procedures, aircraft maintenance manuals, and parts catalogs.
• Aircraft maintenance experience on KC-46 aircraft preferred.
• Current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) preferred.
• Broad working knowledge of aircraft maintenance, inspection techniques, FAA regulations, and Air Force technical publications.
• Demonstrated leadership ability combined with attention to detail.
• Broad knowledge of the scope and limitations of various categories of maintenance and their application.
• Current state drivers license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work site.

Benefits

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

Pay

$56.90 per hour

Schedule

Not specified