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The Aircraft Mechanic I (Avionics Mechanic) adjusts, repairs and/or replaces electrical wiring and aircraft system avionics. Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
Job Responsibility:
Adjusts, repairs and/or replaces electrical wiring and aircraft system avionics
Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components
Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections
Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes
Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions
Apply required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation
Apply comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals
Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily
May service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition
May specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies
May specialize in engine repair
May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records
Prioritizes workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects
Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician
Will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks
May be required to troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems to ensure aircraft remains in safe operating condition
Performs other duties as requested
Requirements:
Knowledge of aircraft avionics systems, troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts
Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools
Working knowledge of avionics systems, including maintenance parameters, systems operations, limitations and technical orders
Knowledge of military publications (including electronic manuals), drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics is mandatory
Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications is a plus
Is required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch and work in tiring and uncomfortable position
Required three years aviation maintenance experience, two years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS)
All experience must be within the six most recent years
A valid up-to-date A&P license is preferred but not required
All mechanics assigned to perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements
Must provide own tools/toolbox. Tools must be shadowed and PID etched in each tool
MWO - Travel as needed
Valid Driver’s License
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility
Nice to have:
Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications is a plus
What we offer:
Bi-weekly accrual of 5.70 hours (0 to less than 60 months)
Bi-weekly accrual of 7.70 hours (60 months but less than 120 months)
Bi-weekly accrual of 9.20 hours (120 months but less than 240 months)