Aircraft Mechanic I (ATAC) - AFB

Textron•US, Arizona, AZ

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for maintenance actions on Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) aircraft and for safe, expeditious launch and recovery flight line operations at permanent and detachment sites. The mechanic supports company commitments, is proficient on one aircraft type/model and assists with additional types/models, uses the AMS program, manages assigned maintenance programs, and trains maintenance personnel. The role also includes obtaining and maintaining Detachment Lead qualification and helping coordinate detachment requirements with Crew Chiefs as needed. The mechanic troubleshoots and repairs aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces, controls, wiring systems, and accessories. Duties include rebuilding structural and functional components; conducting 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections; and performing preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections. The position applies technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems using documentation such as blueprints and manufacturer manuals, prioritizes workloads to meet schedules, and carries out additional responsibilities assigned by the Production Supervisor and Crew Chiefs. The role requires the ability to perform complex maintenance actions without supervision, manage assigned collateral programs, train junior mechanics on aircraft systems, GOPs, and safety practices, use specialized tools and/or test equipment, and supervise aircraft servicing. Performance is continuously monitored by supervision and reviewed annually.

Requirements

A&P certification or at least five years of military aircraft maintenance equivalency.
Capability to perform complex maintenance actions without supervision.
Holds or has held a QAR qualification, an engine turn qualification, or advanced troubleshooting experience.
Capability to manage assigned collateral programs and train junior mechanics.
Competence in using specialized tooling and/or test equipment and supervising aircraft servicing.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to climb in and out of an aircraft.
Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

Perform aircraft maintenance in support of company commitments.
Be proficient in one type/model of aircraft and serve as a helper on additional aircraft types/models.
Utilize the AMS program.
Train maintenance personnel and junior mechanics on aircraft systems, GOPs, and safety practices.
Manage assigned maintenance programs and collateral programs.
Assist with coordinating detachment requirements with Crew Chiefs as necessary.
Obtain and maintain Detachment Lead qualification.
Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces, and controls.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components, including wings, fuselage, rigging, and surface controls.
Perform 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections.
Adjust, repair, or replace electrical wiring systems and aircraft accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
Interpret technical documentation, including blueprints and manufacturer manuals, to solve moderate to complex problems.
Prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
Use specialized tooling and/or test equipment and supervise aircraft servicing.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor and Crew Chiefs.