AGE Mechanic

Amentum•San Antonio, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Mechanic supports an Aircraft Ground Equipment (AGE)/Ground Support Equipment (GSE) shop. Ensures the timely and proper performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AGE/GSE equipment and light support vehicles. Inspects, tests, and operates AGE/GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation. Diagnoses mechanical and electrical circuitry malfunctions. Interprets drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical data to facilitate repairs and/or modifications to AGE/GSE. Identifies appropriate replacement parts in TOs and technical documents and orders those parts. Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and re-installs AGE/GSE accessories and components. Stencils and marks AGE/GSE as appropriate. Services equipment with fuel, oil, coolant, water, hydraulic fluid, and air. Operates, cleans, inspects, and services AGE/GSE tow vehicles. Maintains and documents AGE/GSE equipment and tow vehicle forms. Positions equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations. Schedules PMIs as needed. Adheres to safety procedures, and follows technical orders, as applicable. Position reports to the Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years of AGE/GSE maintenance experience required.
Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Passport.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust US Government Clearance.
US Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

Maintains Aviation Support Equipment (AvSE).
Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AGE/GSE.
Inspects, tests, and operates AGE/GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation.
Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air.
Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications.
Disassembles and assembles malfunctioning AGE/GSE accessories and components.
Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls AGE/GSE components and accessories.
Stencils and marks AGE/GSE in accordance with technical publications.
Stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.
Prepares AGE/GSE for storage and mobility deployment.
Operates, cleans, inspects, and services AGE/GSE towing vehicles.
Maintains and updates paper and electronic equipment records.
Provides dispatch service for AGE/GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
Practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.