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Fuel Systems Technician - Aircraft

United States, Birmingham, AL · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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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

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