Aircraft Mechanic I - Airframe

System Studies and Simulation, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS), an S³ Inc. company, is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic I - Airframe at NAS JRB in Fort Worth, Texas. The role performs aircraft airframe maintenance and repairs of moderate difficulty, including sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, and general mechanical work, to support assigned missions. The mechanic uses technical expertise to troubleshoot malfunctions, restore equipment, and interpret technical documentation. The position may involve specialized work in sheet metal, electrical, avionics, or other aircraft systems disciplines. The incumbent receives technical guidance from a supervisor or higher-level technician as needed and may make entries in aircraft logs and records. Military experience is a plus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two or more years of experience maintaining fighter jet aircraft airframes at the organizational, intermediate, or depot level.
Active, current DOW Secret Clearance.
Working knowledge of technical publications.
Ability to prioritize workloads and maintain project schedules.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an F-18E/F Military Service Aircraft Airframe Maintenance Program.
Two or more years of experience maintaining F-18E/F aircraft airframes.
Military experience.

Responsibilities

Repair and modify aircraft sheet metal, structures, and structural components.
Maintain and repair aircraft components and systems, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
Determine equipment malfunctions using technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems, and restore equipment condition or operation.
Interpret technical documentation, such as blueprints and manufacturer manuals, to solve moderate to complex problems.
Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical components, perform repairs, and replace parts.
Perform aircraft sheet metal and structural modifications and repairs.
Use knowledge of electrical theory and aircraft-specific tools and test equipment.
Provide input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC) and Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD) preparation, and assist with recommendations for changes to MWO.
Occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft-related tasks and inspect Mechanic IIs and Is.
Prioritize workload to maintain schedules for assigned projects.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records as required.
Maintain working knowledge of technical publications.