Aircraft Mechanic I or II - Aviation Division

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

Aircraft Mechanic I Performs diagnostic and repair work involving fixed and/or rotary-wing pressurized cabin, passenger aircraft with multi-engine reciprocating or turbine engines, and single-engine non-pressurized aircraft for special purpose and passenger use. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Aircraft Mechanic II Performs advanced diagnostic and repair work involving fixed and/or rotary-wing pressurized cabin, passenger aircraft with multi-engine reciprocating or turbine engines, and single-engine non-pressurized aircraft for special purpose and passenger use. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Aircraft Mechanic I: 1 year Fixed/Rotary wing aircraft maintenance and repair work.
Aircraft Mechanic II: 3 years Fixed/Rotary wing aircraft maintenance and repair work.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Airframe Mechanic-Certificate
Powerplant Mechanic Cert
Federal Aviation Administration circulars, orders and regulations
Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair techniques
Repair and maintenance of hydraulic pumps
Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
Schematic electrical wiring
Mechanical systems, equipment operation and maintenance, repair techniques
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Hazardous materials management methods and procedures
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Maintaining effective working relationships with others
Troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic and mechanical components and subsystems
Prioritizing projects/workload and meeting deadlines
Maintaining logs and accurately recording work in progress
Communicating technical information effectively
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
Diagnosing problems and repairing equipment to include electronic and mechanical components and subsystems according to defined codes and specifications
Read and work with color coded electrical wiring
Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Responsibilities

Travels with aircrew to perform aircraft maintenance-related activities and/or repair and retrieve grounded aircraft.
Assembles and installs electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand tools and power tools.
Conducts routine and non-routine aircraft maintenance inspections as required by regulations.
Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs and/or overhauls aircraft components and systems to include aircraft engines/assemblies involving electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Disassembles engines and inspects parts such as turbine blades and cylinders for corrosion, wear, warping, cracks and leaks using precision measuring instruments, magnetic inspection equipment.
Inspects airframes for wear or other defects; checks for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, or propellers using magnetic inspection equipment.
Repairs and replaces pumps, engines, propellers, instruments, landing gear, airframe, control surfaces, and/or fuel systems.
Moves critical aircraft components using specialized equipment such as forklifts or overhead cranes.
Reports completed maintenance and repair work to lead worker.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Provides assistance to other mechanics in maintenance or repair procedures.