Aircraft Mechanic Helper - AIS Crestview, FL

V2X Inc•Crestview, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting aircraft mechanics in performing maintenance, repair, and servicing of aircraft. Responsibilities include preparing aircraft for inspection and repair, assisting with component replacement, cleaning aircraft and parts, and performing routine tasks to support mechanics. The position may require working in hangars or outdoors, potentially in various weather conditions and near noisy aircraft. A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a security clearance are necessary.

Requirements

Possess a valid US State driver's license.
Ability to read and interpret data is required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.
Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.
High School degree or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural, mechanical, or electrical repair is desired.
Current FAA Airframe & Power plant (A&P) Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
Prioritizes workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
Adjusts and replaces parts such as control cables, fuel tanks, spark plugs, tires, batteries, and filters, using mechanic's tools.
Removes inspection plates, cowling, engine covers, floorboards, and related items to provide access for inspection and repair, and replaces items when work is completed.
Disconnects instruments, ignition systems, 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.
Cleans aircraft, interior and exterior parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions.
Inflates tires, fills gasoline tanks and oil reservoirs, and greases aircraft using grease gun.
May assist flight line mechanic in servicing and repairing aircraft prior to flight.
Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.