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The Aircraft Fuel System Technician Removes, repairs, inspects, installs, and modifies aircraft fuel systems including integral fuel tanks, bladder cells, and external tanks. Maintains associated hardware and equipment.
Job Responsibility:
Performs on aircraft fuel systems removal, repair, and installation maintenance procedures and policies
Diagnoses fuel system and component malfunctions
Performs maintenance on aircraft fuel tanks and cells
Removes access panels, and depuddles, purges, repairs, and tests fuel tanks and cells
Performs entry and maintenance in confined spaces
Removes, repairs, and replaces malfunctioning components
Prepares aircraft surfaces, and applies sealants, adhesives, and associated chemicals
Cleans fuel cells and tanks, and inspects for foreign objects, corrosion, cell deterioration, and fungus
Initiates deficiency reports, maintenance analysis documents, technical data changes, and equipment records
Provide oversight and may direct and train others in the completion of aircraft related maintenance tasks
Assist in the repair, inspection and maintenance of structural, mechanical and electrical elements of the aircraft
Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements
Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards and company processes
Operates and maintains related aircraft Support Equipment (SE)
Use automated maintenance systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, document maintenance actions, and time change database
Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks
Maintain strict tool control procedures
Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance
Maintain equipment records
May include Designated System Inspector (DSI) duties
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
8+ years of aircraft fuels maintenance experience with fixed wing commercial, Government or DOD aircraft required
Experience supporting DoD contracts
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance
In-depth knowledge of internal hardware such as valves, interconnects, lines, gauges, controls, pumps, and other attachments
Strong knowledge of all sealing materials
sheet metal parts
rubber properties and organic sealing compound applications
Ability to read and understand all pertinent technical orders and directives as well as the proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials
Beginner to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings, technical documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Must be able to utilize respirator, forced air, or other breathing equipment during the performance of assigned duties
Nice to have:
Previous Air Force Specialty Code 2A6X4 highly desirable
Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred