Aircraft Mechanic I – APG

Calista Corporation • Hurlburt Field, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic I inspects, troubleshoots malfunctions, rigs, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty. They maintain and repair aircraft components including but not limited to landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, and mechanical components. This role applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and restores equipment condition and/or operation. The mechanic applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems. This worker reads and interprets manufacturers' and airlines’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. This work shift may require the selected candidate to work the first, second, or third shift as required.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical components with the ability to troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and replace parts/components.
• Broad working knowledge of C-130J/H aircraft systems including hydraulics, structures, engines, refuel pods, and electrical systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and powered/non-powered support equipment.
• Proficient with using USAF Technical Orders, the Data Transfer and Diagnostic System (DTADS), documentation of AFTO 781 forms, and entering data into the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).
• Familiarity with handling HAZMAT/HAZWASTE materials.
• Must be a US Citizen for consideration due to security clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) years of experience on C-130 aircraft as a 2ASX1.
• Performed as 7-Level Aircraft Mechanic or equivalent.
• Advanced Systems School.
• Basic C-130J aircraft system knowledge.
• Ability and desire to perform on aircraft engine runs (if required) to determine engine performance.
• Prior experience as Refuel/Defuel, Aircraft Jack, and Tow Team Supervisor.
• Prior experience performing other miscellaneous aircraft services including but not limited to Lox, Hydraulic, and Engine Oil, service aircraft tire/struts.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots malfunctions, rigs, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and restores equipment condition and/or operation.
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems.
• Reads and interprets manufacturers' and airlines’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Performs periodic, and other hourly, special, or calendar inspections.
• Performs aircraft launch/recovery, preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight and corrosion inspections.
• Performs miscellaneous aircraft services including but not limited to Lox, Hydraulic, and Engine Oil, service aircraft tire/struts.
• Handles HAZMAT/HAZWASTE materials.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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