Aircraft Mechanic - RAFB

General Description

Support daily repair and manufacturing operations for incoming workload for C-5, C-17, C-130, F-15, J-STARS, RQ-4, Global Hawk and other workload as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, align, troubleshoot, and perform final functional and operational tests on a variety of major aircraft systems, their assemblies and components
• Perform flight line maintenance of aircraft including functional testing, troubleshooting and repairing all airframe mechanical systems their assemblies and components such as flight control systems, airframe, landing gear, engines, etc.
• Perform post assembly checkout, adjustment, and repair of overhauled and modified aircraft to prepare for and correct deficiencies found on functional check flights.
• Identify malfunctions and determine corrective action required
• Perform engine removal and installation, jacking, leveling, and other routine tasks
• Read and understand data and settings from cockpit instrumentation and gauges
• Initiate requisitions for needed parts and supplies

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of recent verifiable experience
• Knowledge of a wide variety of parts, components, subsystems, and assemblies such as ejection seats, nuclear shielding or similar self-contained systems
• Experience using standard and specialized tools and test equipment including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands, and external power sources
• Ability to read and understand data and settings for cockpit instruments and gauges
• US Citizenship
• Pass a background check, which could include a criminal history and credit check for access to Government facilities
• Obtain a Secret Clearance within nine (9) months of employee's start date

Qualifications

• 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 50 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
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.

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 50 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
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.