Aircraft Mechanic Helper (Disassembly) - Day
About The Position
This position provides aircraft maintenance services to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), for the Short-Range Recovery (SRR) Division. The work supports the Coast Guard’s program depot maintenance (PDM) process, in which aircraft are overhauled every four years through disassembly, cleaning, repair, repainting, and reassembly. Work may also support overhauls and repairs to other government aircraft and components. The position primarily supports the disassembly phase for the SRR MH-65 aircraft, including preparing aircraft for blast and routing required parts. After disassembly work is complete, the employee may perform other aircraft mechanical duties for the SRR Product Line or elsewhere at ALC. Duties are performed with appropriate instruction and may be under the direction of higher-grade employees.
Requirements
- At least one year of aircraft-related mechanical experience.
- Ability to operate power and hand tools and equipment, including pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, torque wrenches, micrometers, go-no-go gauges, multimeters, feeler gauges, and tension meters.
- Ability to use tools and equipment carefully and attentively to avoid accidents and perform work properly; prior job experience or on-the-job training is normally required to develop this ability.
- Ability to remember directions and sequences for assignments not detailed in workbooks or Maintenance Procedure Cards.
- With appropriate training and experience, ability to read, understand, and apply technical manuals, technical orders, blueprints, sketches, and related documentation.
- Knowledge, skill, and ability to follow trade safety procedures.
- Knowledge of hazardous-material and hazardous-waste procedures, including fitting and using protective gear and completing related training.
- Fluent ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Basic computer skills sufficient to conduct internet searches and prepare or edit documents using word-processing or spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to use cumbersome personal protective equipment for hazardous-material operations.
- Ability to perform tasks frequently requiring lifting, reaching, bending, walking, pulling, sitting, standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and stretching for prolonged periods.
- Ability to work in cramped, awkward, or strained positions and climb ladders, work platforms, scaffolding, and aircraft structures.
- Ability to carry items up to 40 pounds; seek assistance from other workers or weightlifting devices for heavier items.
Responsibilities
- Conduct the aircraft disassembly phase of PDM, including complete disassembly and preparation for blast within six workdays of aircraft receipt.
- Route required parts during disassembly and complete routing no later than nine workdays after aircraft receipt.
- Perform other aircraft mechanical duties for the SRR Product Line or throughout ALC when disassembly-phase work is complete.
- Assist with disassembly of aircraft or major components for overhaul or modification.
- Select and use tools and supplies, after appropriate instruction, to help remove aircraft structural or system components.
- Read blueprints and sketches and discuss work plans with lead personnel, including component removal, identification of faulty parts or units, and compliance with safety practices and positive tool control.
- Furnish materials, tools, and supplies; lift and hold materials during work; and clean work areas, machines, tools, and equipment.
- Clean aircraft, interior and exterior parts, and assemblies using solvents or other cleaning solutions.
- Assist flight-line mechanics with aircraft servicing and repairs before flight when needed.
- Work as part of a team under higher-grade employees on operations such as jacking and leveling aircraft, installing and adjusting engines, landing gear, instrument panels, and flight-control systems, and moving aircraft.
- Perform other Aircraft Mechanic Helper duties as required.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits as covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 75% covered by the employer, or an opt-out option.
- Short-term disability.
- Voluntary life insurance available for purchase.
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching.
- Sick and vacation leave based on seniority and aligned to the CBA.
- Any additional benefits described in the CBA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
