Aircraft Mechanic III - OSDS

Duties

Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance.
Demonstrate the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported.
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 plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
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.
Inspects/clears aircraft discrepancy symbols to include Red X discrepancies and inspects/signs all equipment condition tags for all tasks that the team is assigned.
Makes entries in aircraft logs and records.

Requirements

Responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
Will require the use of HLVP spray gun and various other corrosion control tooling.
Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years (hands on) experience on the C-130H/J variant aircraft.
• Must have C-130 "hands-on" experience within the last 3 years and capable of performing all tasks IAW written instructions.
• May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration.
• Requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike, must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
• A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.
• Must currently posses or have the ability to obtain a US passport.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.
• Expected to work in high heat or extreme cold temperatures for extended periods of time.
• May operate in austere CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to wear a full faced or forced air respirator.
• Availability/ability to work different shifts if needed.