Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Duties and Responsibilities

• Service, troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and maintain aircraft and ground support equipment in support of flight training and test operations and sustainment activities.
• Support test teams for test and development (R&D) efforts.
• Performs work on airframe and powerplant in support of flight training, test operations and sustainment activities.
• Troubleshoot aircraft and engine systems to determine related problems to identify possible solutions.
• Develops and reviews new processes and procedures.
• Affixes to assist in training efforts for various customers.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Inspects powerplant and related components at regular intervals adhering to company approved procedures, maintenance manuals, and/or government technical order requirements.
• Reviews records to ensure all required documentation is completed in accordance with established company procedures for government and customer technical order requirements.
• Performs all launch and recovery tasks of aircraft to include ground operations, pre and postflight items, ground observer responsibilities, and inspect, test, maintain and operate ground support equipment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and five or more years of aircraft mechanical maintenance experience.
• An FAA Airframe and Powerplant License is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD SEC clearance is required.
• Must possess: General knowledge and understanding of the detailed aspects of the job, Knowledge of relevant computer applications and operations, Basic leadership, organization and planning skills, Good analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and assess situations and make judgments, The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential, The ability to work any shift and additional hours as required.