Aircraft Mechanic I F-35 Chase (ATAC)

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic is responsible for maintenance actions on Airborne Tactical Advantage Company’s aircraft as well as the safe and expeditious launch and recovery flight line operations at permanent and detachment sites. This role is in Textron System’s Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. ATAC provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight sites and two continents and comprises the world’s largest outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization and proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups.

Requirements

A&P certification or at least 5 years of military aircraft maintenance equivalency
Must be capable of performing unsupervised complex maintenance actions
Holds or has held a QAR qualification, engine turn qualification or advanced trouble shooting experience
Must be capable of managing assigned additional collateral programs
Training junior mechanics on aircraft systems / GOP’s / safety practices
Competent in the use of specialized tooling and/or test equipment
Supervises aircraft servicing
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Must be able to climb in and out of the Aircraft
Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

Turbojet / Low-Bypass Turbofan experience

Responsibilities

Maintenance efforts in support of company commitments
Proficient in one type/model aircraft and helper on additional type/model aircraft
Utilize AMS program
Training of maintenance personnel
Manage assigned maintenance programs
Assist with coordination of detachment requirements with Crew Chiefs (as necessary)
Obtain and maintain Detachment Lead qualification
Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls
Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls
Performs 100-hour, progressive, isochronal, phase, periodic, and other hourly or calendar inspections
Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories
Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections
Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufactures’ manuals
Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects
Additional responsibilities as delineated by Production Supervisor and Crew Chiefs
Manage programs as assigned