Aircraft Mechanic III - Lead

Responsibilities

• Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance.
• Processes the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the aircraft being supported.
• Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of Mechanics Is, IIs, and IIIs.
• Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plants systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals.
• Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plants systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of aviation structure maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in depot-level maintenance procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of FAA, military, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with aircraft structures and airframes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration.
• 5 years Prior experience on an Air Force Wide-body platform (preferably KC135).

Preferred

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or equivalent military certification.
• Prior service in a military or government aviation maintenance environment.
• Aircraft Avionics / Electrician Certifications.
• Past Quality Assurance or QAR Experience.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and manipulate 50lbs independently when needed.
• Must be able to climb on ladders if needed.
• Must be able to repeatedly enter and exit aircraft using stationary steps/stairs.
• Position involves long periods of standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling on aircraft structure and around aircraft for maintenance functions.
• Position may require working in a confined workspace.
• Position may require use / exposure to fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids and cleaning solvents.
• Position is located in a high noise area within an aircraft hangar / flightline environment.
• FIT for Duty Physical is required.
• May require DOT and Respiratory Physicals.