Aircraft Mechanic I ( General) - Day Shift

Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC • Elizabeth City, NC

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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), Short-Range Recovery Division. The work supports the Coast Guard’s Short-Range Recovery MH-65 aircraft and its program depot maintenance (PDM), a four-year overhaul cycle in which aircraft are disassembled, cleaned, repaired, repainted, and rebuilt before returning to the fleet. ALC may also overhaul and repair other government aircraft and components.

The role supports aircraft disassembly, maintenance, repair, inspections, evaluations of sheet metal and composite structures, electrical systems and components, avionics, dynamic components, landing gear, and flight controls. It also involves routing and verifying components, equipment, and supplies. The mechanic works independently to complete repairs and modifications promptly, with minimal rework or discrepancies.

Requirements

• At least two years of aircraft-related mechanical experience or an Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) certificate.
• Ability to demonstrate work methods and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft-system parts, components, and complex assemblies.
• Ability to rig, function-test, and troubleshoot integrated aircraft systems; determine whether systems are operating properly or require repair or replacement; and identify necessary adjustments and alignment.
• Knowledge of the composition, operation, installation, and adjustment of interrelated aircraft systems and assemblies, including fuel and hydraulic systems, flight controls, instrumentation, engines, landing gear, airframes, and control surfaces.
• Skill in using standard and specialized trade tools and equipment, including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands, and external power sources.
• Ability to read and understand data and settings from cockpit instruments and gauges.
• Knowledge of supply procedures for requisitioning parts and supplies and of publication-order systems for obtaining current technical manuals and proposing publication changes when discrepancies are found.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply technical manuals, technical orders, blueprints, sketches, and other trade or administrative guides.
• Ability to reach, bend, walk, pull, sit, stand, crouch, stoop, kneel, and stretch for prolonged periods; frequently lift parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds; and occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds with mechanical lifting devices or assistance.
• Ability to work in cramped, awkward, or strained positions and to climb ladders, work platforms, scaffolding, and aircraft structures when required.
• Ability to work in regulated areas where toxic materials, including hexavalent chromium and cadmium, are present, using required personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to follow trade-related safety procedures.
• Knowledge of hazardous-material and hazardous-waste procedures, including proper fitting and use of protective gear and completion of related training.
• Technical capability or experience with aircraft, airframes, components, and substructures, including maintenance of primary, secondary, and tertiary structures.
• Technical capability to assist with PDM of U.S. Coast Guard aviation assets.
• Ability to conduct research using U.S. Coast Guard data systems such as TMAPS or similar systems.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with OEM manuals or similar manuals, including the ability to research maintenance history, procedures, and component limitations.
• Technical capability to address aircraft upgrades and aging-aircraft sustainment issues, including experience integrating new components and developing repair or replacement strategies for airframes, components, or substructures.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain various mechanical, fuel, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform flight-line maintenance on assigned and transient operational aircraft, including functional testing, troubleshooting, and repair of airframe mechanical systems.
• Perform post-assembly checkout, adjustment, and repair of overhauled or modified aircraft to prepare them for functional flights and correct deficiencies found during those flights.
• Follow assigned work orders.
• Review complex technical guides for up-to-date changes and report errors or unclear information to the COR.
• Demonstrate or explain proper techniques, methods of operation, and safety practices.
• Observe performance and work with employees, leaders, or supervisors to resolve problems.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain tools and equipment.
• Transport, store, or use hazardous wastes and materials when required.
• Complete other aircraft maintenance duties as required.
• Work independently and complete repairs and modifications in a timely manner with minimal rework or discrepancies.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed