Aircraft MechT-6 Flightline (26-037) / 114329

Location: Columbus, MS

Start Date: To Be Determined
Contract: AETC Aircraft Maintenance Support Services
Salary Range: $43.76/hour
Union: Yes
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Shift Work Possible: Yes
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Relocation Possible: Yes
Travel Possible: Yes

About the Role

M1 is looking for an Aircraft Mechanic T-6 Flightline. Primary responsibilities include performing maintenance and repair of assigned aircraft, coordinating maintenance activities with senior section personnel, and ensuring professional coordination with Operations and other base agencies.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair of assigned aircraft.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with senior section personnel.
• Accomplishes inspections including, but not limited to preflight, thru flight, and BPO.
• Services aircraft as required for flight.
• Launches and recovers aircraft as required.
• Uses schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications in operating, testing, removing, repairing, and replacing aircraft systems and components.
• Removes, inspects, and reinstalls aircraft components including flight control surfaces, throttle components, landing gear components, gear box assemblies, brake assemblies, and aircraft engines.
• Rigs flight controls, canopies, throttles, and landing gear.
• Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operational checks of all aircraft systems as necessary.
• Practices good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
• Performs aircraft conditional inspections as required.
• Operates ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, and fixtures applicable to the assigned aircraft.
• Performs all required aircraft servicing tasks.
• Performs all tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft.
• Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records and is proficient in CAMS documentation.
• May be required to acquire and maintain engine run certification.
• May be required to be Red X certified.
• May be required to be qualified on different MDS aircraft.
• Must promote Company values, policies, and standards of conduct.
• Shall assist other personnel and work centers as directed.
• Shall perform other duties assigned to include TDY and travel.
• Receives cross-utilization training and is qualified to perform those maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to work day shift, night shift, or weekend duty as required.

Requirements

• A working knowledge of jet aircraft systems and the use of common hand tools and special tools.
• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance safety requirements and operation of portable fire-fighting equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical data.
• 12 months experience as an aircraft mechanic or equivalent in an aircraft maintenance position.
• Completion of a military or civilian aviation maintenance school and possession of a diploma or certificate of completion. In lieu of formal training, a minimum of 18 months of experience in aviation maintenance as an aircraft worker or servicer with 6 months of BPO experience or certification.
• Completion of Air Force 3 Level CDC Aircraft Mechanic Course or equivalent is desired.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a flight line driver's license and may be required to obtain and maintain a class CDL.

Working Conditions

Physical exertion requirement is medium.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including several options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses.
• Free Employee Assistance Program.