Aircraft Mechanic III - Travel Team

This job is contingent on contract award.

About the role

Aircraft mechanical personnel support KC-135 aircraft modification operations. This position requires CONUS/OCONUS travel to support maintenance operations throughout the United States and overseas. Ideal candidates are experienced KC-135 Crew Chiefs with a strong background in flight line maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and ensuring aircraft mission readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot-Level maintenance on KC-135 aircraft.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, servicing, and repairs.
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems and identify corrective actions.
• Remove, replace, repair, and modify aircraft components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret Technical Orders, engineering drawings, maintenance manuals, and technical documentation.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform operational and functional checks.
• Support aircraft launches, recoveries, and maintenance inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Travel as required to support mission requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, Technical Orders, and structural repair manuals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4 - 6 years on-the-job experience performing Organizational, Intermediate, or Depot-Level aircraft maintenance on wide-body aircraft, preferably KC-135.
• Formal aviation avionics training from a technical trade or military technical school is preferred.
• Federal Communication Commission (FCC) License or an Airframe and Powerplant License issued by the FAA with commensurate General or Military Aviation experience is desired but not required.
• Must possess the ability and equivalent experience to read and comprehend mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport and any required visas or travel documentation for CONUS/OCONUS travel.
• Experience operating ground support equipment.
• Knowledge of using specialized equipment, tools, and test equipment in accordance with appropriate USAF Technical Orders and Job Guides preferred.
• Must have a valid state driver's license when required by job assignment.
• Must have or be able to obtain a secret security clearance.
• Must be able to work day shift, night shift, weekends, holidays, overtime, or adjusted schedules as required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access, Common Access Card, and required Government system access.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post-offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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.
• 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 35 pounds.
• 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.