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The CBP Aircraft Mechanic performs maintenance, overhaul, repair, inspection, and aircraft servicing functions on assigned aircraft within an aircraft maintenance and operations environment and in accordance with applicable instructions.
Job Responsibility:
Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, technical manuals, and other data
Perform daily and turnaround inspections on all assigned aircraft
Perform inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting and fault isolation on aircraft systems
May be required to fly on Government aircraft for relocation, to conduct in-flight checks (test flights) and to conduct trouble shooting that cannot be completed on the ground
May be required to perform official travel to temporary duty sites within and outside the United States
Furnish own hand tools to perform maintenance of aircraft (necessary special tools and test equipment will be furnished by the customer)
May be required to perform other duties as required to support the overall mission
Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid State driver’s license
Must be willing to subject themselves to random drug tests
Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance (US Citizenship required)
High school graduate or have an equivalency certificate from an accredited program
Must possess a valid FAA Mechanic certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings
Must be competent and knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and aircraft systems
Must be competent and knowledgeable in system troubleshooting, reading and interpretation of schematics, blueprints, technical manuals and FAA, Company, and other Directives
Must be reliable and demonstrate good judgment
Able to follow base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials
Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language and follow both verbal and written instruction
The ability to comprehend/interpret technical data
Be physically able to perform aircraft mechanic duties
Ability to move freely about the interior and meet aircraft specific specs for weight limit
Stand, squat, sit, walk, work with arms overhead for extended periods of time
May be required to wear a respirator
Pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs
On occasions, individuals may also be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail, thus requiring the use of adequate ear protection
Nice to have:
Prefer at least two years of experience working rotary-wing aircraft