Aircraft Mechanic I

System Studies and Simulation, Inc.•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS), an S³ Inc. company, is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic I to support ongoing projects in Little Rock, Arkansas. The mechanic performs aircraft maintenance and repairs of moderate difficulty, including work on engines, sheet metal, aircraft structures, hydraulic and electrical systems, power trains, and other mechanical systems. Work is performed to meet assigned missions and under the direction of higher-graded workers. The role includes troubleshooting aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems. The mechanic also performs inspections and servicing, documents work in maintenance records, and makes repairs short of overhaul to keep aircraft in safe operating condition. Military experience is a plus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Be available to work multiple shifts, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Military experience.
A&P License or a Military Service School Certificate of Training in Aviation Maintenance.
Specialization in sheet metal, electrical work, avionics, or other aircraft systems-related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic systems, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and functional components, including wings, fuselage, rigging, surface controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units.
Read and interpret manufacturers' and airlines' maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical and engineering data, and other specifications to determine repair or replacement methods.
Replace or repair worn or damaged engine components, including carburetors, alternators, magnetos, fuel controls, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine-mounted gearboxes, and compressor bleed valves.
Remove engines from aircraft using a hoist or forklift, disassemble and inspect parts, repair or replace defective parts, and reinstall engines.
Adjust, repair, or replace aircraft electrical wiring systems and accessories.
Perform preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections.
Service aircraft by flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
Supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft.
Enter maintenance records and descriptions of work performed.
Verify satisfactory service of engines and airframe components at the line station.
Make repairs short of overhaul to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
Repair and modify structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, with specialization in engine repair.