Aviation Mechanic II (V-22)

About the Role

Follow guidance and direction of lead and supervision. Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on aircraft systems and components to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, ventilation, and heating systems.
• Replace or repair worn or damaged components, such as alternators, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Conduct removal of engines, hubs, and gearboxes from aircraft, using hoist or crane.
• Disassemble and inspect airframe and other components for wear, cracks, security, or other defects.
• Repair or replace defective parts then reassemble and install in aircraft.
• Service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
• Perform jacking and towing of aircraft.
• Ensure aircraft logbook, maintenance documentation, work packages, and handovers are completed accurately.
• Maintain a high state of cleanliness and utilize a clean-as-you-go process when executing maintenance duties.
• Utilize measuring tools such as micrometer, dial caliper, grip gauges, feeler gauge, and depth gauge.
• Perform detailed tool inventories daily.
• Strive for efficient work effort in all assigned tasks.
• Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
• Comply with processes and procedures as per DHS/Department of Defense (DOD) documents and publications.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day-to-day maintenance.
• Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.
• Perform duties of a V-22 Plane Captain in accordance with required publications.
• Assist in the training and development of junior mechanics.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 5 years’ aviation experience, including 2 years using military standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Previously qualified as APU operator (V22).
• Previously Bladefold/Wingstow qualified (V22).
• Previously held Plane Captain qualification (USMC / USN).
• Previously held Collateral Duty Inspector billet (USMC / USN).
• 7 level (Airforce only).

Skills

• Knowledge of and experience performing maintenance on the following aircraft: MV22 / CV22 / CMV22.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, manuals, and specifications to determine requirements.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
• Ability to research technical manuals and identify maintenance requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, as well as external contacts such as customers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Professional representation of the company at all times.
• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to company goals.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Experience utilizing Nalcomis / OOMA.

Working Environment

A fast-paced, multi-tasking, customer service-oriented environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. Adaptability regarding schedule and task changes is necessary to accommodate changing priorities. Overtime may be required.

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants, spouses of Calista shareholders, and shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).