Aircraft Mechanic I –Cherry Point, NC (ATAC)

Textron•Cherry Point, NC

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic performs maintenance actions on Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) aircraft and supports safe, expeditious flight-line launch and recovery operations at permanent and detachment sites. The role includes proficiency with one aircraft type/model and assisting with additional types/models, managing assigned maintenance programs, using the AMS program, and coordinating detachment requirements as needed. The mechanic is expected to obtain and maintain Detachment Lead qualification. The position involves troubleshooting and repairing aircraft structures and systems; performing scheduled and other inspections; adjusting, repairing, or replacing electrical wiring and aircraft accessories; and conducting preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections. The mechanic applies technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems using technical documentation, prioritizes work to meet schedules, trains maintenance personnel, and performs additional responsibilities assigned by the Production Supervisor and Crew Chiefs. Travel is up to 25%.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance efforts in support of company commitments.
Be proficient in one aircraft type/model and assist with additional aircraft types/models.
Utilize the AMS program.
Train maintenance personnel, including 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 structure, 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 manufacturers’ manuals, to resolve moderate to complex problems.
Prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
Use specialized tools and/or test equipment and supervise aircraft servicing.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the Production Supervisor and Crew Chiefs.
Travel up to 25%.
Climb in and out of aircraft, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.