About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Avionics Mechanic) adjusts, repairs and/or replaces electrical wiring and aircraft system avionics. Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes. Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions. Apply required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation. Apply comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals. Supervises the jacking and towing of aircraft and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair. May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Prioritizes workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects. Receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. May be required to troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems to ensure aircraft remains in safe operating condition. Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of aircraft avionics systems, troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
  • Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools.
  • Working knowledge of avionics systems, including maintenance parameters, systems operations, limitations and technical orders.
  • Knowledge of military publications, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics.
  • Required three years aviation maintenance experience.
  • Two years rotary wing aircraft experience.
  • Two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS).
  • Valid up-to-date A&P license preferred but not required.
  • Must provide own tools/toolbox.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a NACI(T1) Public Trust Security Clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  • US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Adjust, repair and/or replace electrical wiring and aircraft system avionics.
  • Maintain and repair aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
  • Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
  • Service aircraft including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
  • Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions.
  • Restore equipment condition and operation.
  • Solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation.
  • Supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft.
  • Verify work performed satisfactorily.
  • Service engines and airframe components at line station.
  • Make entries in aircraft logs and records.
  • Prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
  • Lead teams through complex aircraft relevant tasks.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in various aircraft systems.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Bi-weekly accrual of 5.70 hours (0 to less than 60 months).
  • Bi-weekly accrual of 7.70 hours (60 months but less than 120 months).
  • Bi-weekly accrual of 9.20 hours (120 months but less than 240 months).
  • 11 paid Holidays.
  • 401K.
  • Short Term / Long Term Disability.
  • Flex Spending Programs- FSA/HSA.
  • Medical /Dental/Eye Insurance.
  • Life Insurance and AD&D.
  • Well-being programs.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Tuition assistance.

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What This Job Offers

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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