A&P Aircraft Mechanic I - DEA Program - Fort Worth, Texas

V2X Current Openings•Ft. Worth, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I is responsible to the Lead Mechanic and performs work under FARs and a Part 145 Repair Station supporting customer flight operations, maintenance, repairs, and modifications. Aviation Operations Center (AOC) at Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, Texas. The essential functions include but are not limited to, the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the organization and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. Those that are listed under the examples of work are not all-inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the organization. Has a high level of experience to perform moderately difficult work and the technical expertise to solve complex problems Occasionally leads a team through complex projects and prioritizes maintaining schedules Can work independently or under a supervisor May be required to make aircraft logbook entries and release aircraft for return to service Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty Maintains and repairs aircraft components Applies technical knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems in determining equipment malfunctions Travel up to 50 % to various locations Performs other duties as assigned The incumbent performs other job-related tasks as assigned and required; any duties/tasks included in the employee's performance evaluation elements are essential to that employee's position within the job classification.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Technical trade school, military experience, or equivalent on-the-job training required
Hold a valid Airframe & Powerplant certificate issued by the FAA required
Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience as an A&P; 3 of the 5 years with experience on High Wing Cessna 206/210 series, King Air series, Challenger, Citation, Bell 407, 412, or MD-500 helicopters or similar aircraft (preferred).
Experience shall be in a similar position within the last twelve (12) months.
Shall possess a working knowledge of the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and their application to the airframe and powerplant troubleshooting procedures and techniques.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Must own sufficient hand tools to perform A&P duties
The ability to obtain a Department of Justice (DOJ) Security Clearance is required
Must maintain a valid US Passport and the appropriate vaccinations required for international travel.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts
Basic knowledge of electrical theory
Thorough knowledge of aircraft's unique tools
Working knowledge of technical publications

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, and a working knowledge of composite repairs.
Rotor & propeller track and balance experience using common equipment (i.e. Chadwick, MicroVibe, and RADS)

Responsibilities

Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty
Maintains and repairs aircraft components
Applies technical knowledge of airframe and powerplant systems in determining equipment malfunctions
Travel up to 50 % to various locations
Performs other duties as assigned