Aircraft Maintenance (Senior Mechanic)

CARDINAL POINT LLC•Cannon AFB, NM

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Inspect, troubleshoot, and perform scheduled and unscheduled organizational level maintenance utilizing applicable Air Force directives/instructions on MQ-1 and/or MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). Perform basic post-flight, thru-flight, preflight, acceptance, and transfer inspections, launch, recovery, towing, servicing, and ground handling actions. Remove and replace line replaceable unit and fight control components. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of AFTO 781 series forms and Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) in accordance with Air Force directives. Identify and communicate maintenance and support requirements to the flight line expediter or production supervisor. Perform RPA and equipment packing/shipping to fulfill worldwide mobility taskings. Deploy in support of worldwide mobility taskings as directed by higher headquarters. Provide, monitor, and manage technical training. Conduct task evaluations to assigned personnel. Other duties and requirements as identified and/or prescribed to meet program requirements.

Requirements

Must have at least seven (7) years of experience in aircraft maintenance with at least one (1) year experience in a leadership role equivalent to an U.S. Air Force Maintenance Unit Flightline Expeditor.
Must have at least one (1) year of experience on the MQ-1 and/or MQ-9 aircraft.
Eligible and obtain (if required) a DoD Personnel Security Clearance.
Must comply with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex word and technical documents/diagrams.
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing and work effectively as part of a team.
Must be able to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. Must be able to calculate figures and numbers, and percentages and be able to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.
Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.
Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders.
Must be able to accommodate confined spaces.
Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under equipment.
Must be able to detect odors, noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect discrepancies of malfunctioning equipment.
Must be able to distinguish colors.
Must be able to perform Domestic and International travel as required.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, and perform scheduled and unscheduled organizational level maintenance utilizing applicable Air Force directives/instructions on MQ-1 and/or MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)
Perform basic post-flight, thru-flight, preflight, acceptance, and transfer inspections, launch, recovery, towing, servicing, and ground handling actions.
Remove and replace line replaceable unit and fight control components.
Ensure complete and accurate documentation of AFTO 781 series forms and Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) in accordance with Air Force directives.
Identify and communicate maintenance and support requirements to the flight line expediter or production supervisor.
Perform RPA and equipment packing/shipping to fulfill worldwide mobility taskings.
Deploy in support of worldwide mobility taskings as directed by higher headquarters.
Provide, monitor, and manage technical training.
Conduct task evaluations to assigned personnel.
Other duties and requirements as identified and/or prescribed to meet program requirements.