Aircraft Mechanic I – APG

Calista Corporation•Hurlburt Field, FL

3d•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. The role maintains and repairs aircraft components and systems, including landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, and other mechanical components. The mechanic applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to identify equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition or operation, using comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems. The position involves reading and interpreting manufacturers’ and airlines’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications to determine whether and how malfunctioning or damaged components should be repaired or replaced. Work is onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The selected candidate may be assigned first, second, or third shift, and will work a non-standard 40-hour work week as assigned by the leader. A government security clearance is required, and candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical components and the ability to troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and replace parts and components.
Broad working knowledge of C-130J/H aircraft systems, including hydraulics, structures, engines, refuel pods, and electrical systems.
Experience performing periodic and other hourly, special, or calendar inspections.
Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft-specific tools, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and powered and non-powered support equipment.
Proficiency using USAF Technical Orders and the Data Transfer and Diagnostic System (DTADS), documenting AFTO 781 forms, and entering data into the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).
Experience with aircraft launch and recovery, preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and corrosion inspections.
Prior experience as a Refuel/Defuel, Aircraft Jack, and Tow Team Supervisor.
Familiarity with handling HAZMAT and HAZWASTE materials.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain the required government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Six years of experience on C-130 aircraft as a 2ASX1.
Experience performing as a 7-Level Aircraft Mechanic or equivalent.
Advanced Systems School basic C-130J aircraft system knowledge.
Ability and desire to perform aircraft engine runs, if required, to determine engine performance.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, rig, repair, and modify aircraft structures, structural components, and aircraft systems.
Maintain and repair aircraft components and systems, including landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, and mechanical components.
Determine equipment malfunctions using technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems and restore equipment condition or operation.
Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications to determine methods for repairing or replacing damaged or malfunctioning components.
Perform periodic, hourly, special, or calendar inspections.
Launch and recover aircraft and perform preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and corrosion inspections.
Perform refuel/defuel, aircraft jack, and tow team supervisor duties.
Perform miscellaneous aircraft services, including LOX, hydraulic, and engine oil servicing, and service aircraft tires and struts.
Handle HAZMAT and HAZWASTE materials.
Perform aircraft engine runs, if required, to determine engine performance.