CBA - Aircraft Mechanic - Airframes - F-5 Adversary Program - Beaufort, SC

V2X Current Openings•Beaufort, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves inspecting hydraulic systems, performing structural repairs, modifications, and component replacements on aircraft airframes. The role requires troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing aircraft systems to ensure airworthiness, utilizing manufacturer's manuals and service bulletins. Responsibilities include fabricating parts, performing metalworking tasks, and developing repair procedures. The mechanic will also be involved in aircraft optical alignment, weight and balance calculations, and assisting with engine removal and replacement. The job requires the ability to work various shifts, travel as part of a maintenance team, and possess strong technical writing skills. Additionally, the role involves performing inventory, acceptance, and transfer inspections, and potentially becoming a Plane Captain or CDI/CDQAR certified. The position also includes providing technical assistance, maintaining records, practicing good housekeeping, tool control, FOD prevention, and complying with safety and hazardous waste programs. Operation of support equipment and flight line vehicles is also part of the duties.

Requirements

Three years experience in their specific aircraft maintenance occupational field.
The last two years must have been as a practicing licensed FAA airframe and power plants mechanic; in the military; civil service (WG-7-10), or with a government aviation maintenance Contractor.
Must have successfully completed approved course or training as required by Company, State/Local Govt, DOD, regulation/Instruction.
Must have experience in corrosion detection, treatment and prevention.
Personnel shall be qualified according to their field of expertise and the level of maintenance assigned, i.e., “O” or “I” level.
Must possess or be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Must be a US citizen and completed high school or equivalent.
Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

The mechanic will be capable of cross-training into or assisting other specialties as directed by management.
All mechanics must be capable of becoming Plane Captain certified when directed by management IAW a Government approved certification program for each TMS of aircraft.
Driver’s License
Egress/Explosive System Checkout
Support Equipment Operator as required for assigned tasks
Plane Captain Certification/Final Checker
CDI/CDQAR
Emergency Reclamation
Tow Supervisor/Tow Brake Operations
Respirator
CPR Certification
Hydraulic Tester (HCT-10)
Hydraulic Contamination
Confined Space Entry as required
Barrier monitor

Responsibilities

Inspects hydraulic systems, structural repairs, modifications, removal, replacement and reinstallation actions; part fabrication; layouts, templates, etc., inspect for structural integrity, quality and completeness of work.
Troubleshoot, service and repair aircraft, airframes and systems to ensure airworthiness.
Determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components using manufacturer’s manuals, service bulleting and applicable publications.
Performs miscellaneous duties to include turn flushing, cleaning, lubing of aircraft systems and components.
Sets-up, trouble shoot, repair, and demonstrate correct usage of shop metal working equipment, hand tools, powered tools, fastener installation tooling and fixtures that are used for aircraft hydraulic/structural maintenance.
Develops, designs, recommends, and determines structural repair and replacement requirements and procedures to include but not limited to fastener and material type, damaged area cutouts, etc.
Develops, designs, recommends, inspects and determines metal, plastic, phenolic and fiberglass part fabrication procedures and template requirements to include layout, fastener and material type, quality and completeness of work.
Assists in P&E report preparation.
Sets-up and uses sight levels and transits.
Performs aircraft optical alignment checks as required.
Assist in weighing aircraft and completes weight and balance data configurations reports/forms.
Use schematics, drawings, charts and other applicable publications to troubleshoot, repair, test and modify assigned systems.
Performs flight control and landing gear rigging.
Be able to become aircraft turn-up certified as directed by management.
Repair, replace major aircraft structures such as wings, fuselage, and landing gear systems.
Assist in the removal and replacement of aircraft engines utilizing appropriate support equipment.
Will have experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy.
Performs aircraft inventory, acceptance and transfer inspections.
Be capable of becoming Plane Captain certified when directed my management.
Perform other tasks as directed by management.
Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required.
Maintains and/or completes required records and applicable maintenance forms
Become CDI/CDQAR certified as directed by management to perform collateral duty inspection assignments
Performs daily duties normally associated with this specialty.
Practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention and safety at all times.
Comply with Hazardous Waste Program.
Operates SE, flight line vehicles and other support equipment as required.
Qualified to perform corrosion detection, treatment, prevention and documentation
Assists in aircraft/equipment movement and flight line foreign object prevention walks.
Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft forms and VIDS/MAF, Work Orders in NALCOMIS/OOMA.
Will have knowledge of and understand basic supply procedures.
Assist with ordering parts, tools, materials and equipment as required.
Must comply with established General and Industrial Safety Rules and Regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities and job assignment.
Keeps shop area clean and participate in daily hanger cleanups