Flight Operations Mechanic

Position Responsibilities

• Inspect the calibration, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair and modification of electronic test equipment used exclusively by production and at times may be required to inspect the calibration, adjustment, trouble-shooting, repair and modification of other electronic test equipment as directed
• Perform activities prior to flight status and final inspection and daily maintenance of completed experimental aircraft or major modification to experimental aircraft
• Inspect and/or perform bench and flight line operational checkout and inspect, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of electrical and electronic systems
• Fabricate parts such as skins, doors, aircraft frames, air bags, test panels, clips, brackets, angles and ribs without the aid of jigs and fixtures
• Perform aircraft flight line operational checkout, trouble-shooting, adjustment and repair of any electrical or electronic system
• Install or replace instruments such as fuel quantity, rate of climb and oil pressure indicators
• Install, repair, and replace tanks, power plants, generators, and aircraft engines
• Perform operational checkout of hydraulic systems and mechanical systems
• Perform fabricate, adjust, trouble shoot, repair and modify electronic test equipment
• Repair, install and hook up bomb, missile and rocket racks and pylons
• Perform operational checkout of aircraft prior to and during preflight
• Install, adjust, repair and replace structural parts and assemblies
• Operate engines during run-ups and troubleshoot when needed
• Splice, route, clamp, solder, and string tie wires or wire bundles
• Diagnose and correct hydraulic and mechanical malfunctions
• Modify aircraft components or aircraft support equipment
• Install or replace reservoirs, etc. and repair leaks
• Install and load ejection seats and guns
• Perform engine buildup as assigned
• Maintain aircraft historical records
• Perform composite repairs

  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • 3+ years experience performing military aircraft maintenance activities
  • 1+ years of experience in a military or commercial aircraft environment
  • Military fighter or commercial aircraft maintenance experience

  Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Experience in troubleshooting electronic and aircraft systems
  • Experience with Aircraft Maintenance/Aircraft Structural Repair