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The Aircraft Mechanic I inspects, troubleshoots malfunctions, rigs, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty.
Job Responsibility:
Inspects, troubleshoots malfunctions, rigs, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty
Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls
Inspects components/repairs for structural serviceability according to specifications and technical publications
Removes and installs close tolerance, high-strength fasteners in major aircraft structural components
Manufactures with the use of jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds to fabricate repair or replacement parts
Uses advanced metalworking practices, equipment, and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components
Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation
Reads and interprets manufacturers and maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications
Duties may include requirements to adjust, repair, or replace electrical system wiring and aircraft accessories
perform preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight maintenance inspections, perform as Refuel/Defuel, Jack and Tow Team member/supervisor
Perform other miscellaneous aircraft servicing to include, but not limited to Lox, Hydraulic and Engine Oil, service aircraft tire and perform aircraft lubes
Requirements:
Must have a minimum of 5 years aircraft structural maintenance experience
Thorough knowledge of aircraft structural and mechanical systems
Ability to interpret technical orders, blueprints, or other written guidance
Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical components with ability to troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and replace parts/components
Broad working knowledge of C-130J/H aircraft systems including hydraulics, structures, engines, refuel pods, and electrical systems
Experience performing periodic, and other hourly, special, or calendar inspections
Basic knowledge of electrical theory and thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools
Proficient with using USAF Technical Orders, the Data Transfer and Diagnostic System (DTADS), documentation of AFTO 781 forms, and entering data into the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS)
Experience with making entries in aircraft logs and records
Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects
Experience with aircraft launch/recovery, performing preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight and corrosion inspections
Prior experience performing other miscellaneous aircraft services including but not limited to Lox, Hydraulic, and Engine Oil, service aircraft tire/struts
Must be familiar with handling HAZMAT/HAZWASTE materials
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration
Clearance Level: Secret
Nice to have:
Six (6) years of experience on at least one AFSOC C-130 MDS
Heavy structures modification experience on C-130J
Prior C-130 Isochronal/Letter Check experience
Three (3) years of C-130J flight line aircraft experience