Aircraft Mechanic Helper

Systems Application & Technologies Inc

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 33-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction. SA-TECH provides the U. S. Army, other U.S. agencies and allied nations with Aerial Target Flight Services, operating and maintaining aerial target flight operations for any directed mission and aerial target flight operations and maintenance services at Fort Bliss, TX; White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM; and other Posts, Camps, and Stations (PCS) in the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside CONUS (OCONUS). We are currently seeking to an Aircraft Mechanic Helper at WSMR based out of our facilities in Orogrande, NM to assist our aircraft mechanics in servicing, repairing and overhauling aircraft and aircraft engines, performing any combination of the following duties: Adjusts and replaces parts such as control cables, fuel tanks, spark plugs, tires, batteries and filters Uses mechanic's tools and removes inspection plates, cowlings, engine covers, floor boards and related items to provide access for inspection and repair (and replaces items when work is completed) Assists in towing and jacking aircraft and disconnects instruments, ignition systems and fuel and oil lines. Assists in dismantling, repairing, overhauling or replacing parts and assemblies such as engines, plumbing and hydraulic systems and aircraft structural sections Performs routine duties such as furnishing materials, tools and supplies to mechanic; lifting and holding materials in place during operation; cleaning work areas and machines, tools and equipment; cleaning aircraft, interior and exterior parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions; assists in jacking and towing aircraft; inflates tires, fills gasoline tanks and oil reservoirs; using a grease gun, greases aircraft; and may assist flight line mechanic, worker, or servicer in servicing and repairing aircraft prior to flight. Work includes cross-utilization into other positions that fall into the scope of work. Work Conditions: Conditions will vary but most work will be accomplished in enclosed buildings. There will be work on the range throughout the year so temperatures will vary over the course of the year. Daily work will include 45% standing, 25% walking, 20% sitting, 5% reaching, and 5% lifting (you must be capable of lifting 50-100 pounds assisted by others). Work includes cross-utilization into other positions that fall within our scope of work. The position will require overtime and weekend work. You must be able to deploy to both CONUS and OCONUS for short stints. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Two-year degree in a Mechanical field (or equivalent) and a High School diploma.
Computer/Networking/MS Office.
Strong basic mechanical background.
Current NM or TX Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Secret Clearance within 45 days of hire date and maintain Clearance throughout employment.
All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

Responsibilities

Adjusts and replaces parts such as control cables, fuel tanks, spark plugs, tires, batteries and filters
Uses mechanic's tools and removes inspection plates, cowlings, engine covers, floor boards and related items to provide access for inspection and repair (and replaces items when work is completed)
Assists in towing and jacking aircraft and disconnects instruments, ignition systems and fuel and oil lines.
Assists in dismantling, repairing, overhauling or replacing parts and assemblies such as engines, plumbing and hydraulic systems and aircraft structural sections
Performs routine duties such as furnishing materials, tools and supplies to mechanic; lifting and holding materials in place during operation; cleaning work areas and machines, tools and equipment; cleaning aircraft, interior and exterior parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions; assists in jacking and towing aircraft; inflates tires, fills gasoline tanks and oil reservoirs; using a grease gun, greases aircraft; and may assist flight line mechanic, worker, or servicer in servicing and repairing aircraft prior to flight.
Work includes cross-utilization into other positions that fall into the scope of work.