Aircraft Mechanic II - Avionics Technician
About The Position
ACET is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II – Avionics Technician at our Fairchild AFB WA location. This role requires a combination of experience in repairing engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train, and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty to meet assigned missions. The technician will also provide input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), prepare Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD), and assist in recommending modifications (MWO). Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and lead teams through complex tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. This mechanic maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and components, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. They apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions, and use technical documentation like blueprints and manufacturer's manuals to solve problems.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ aviation experience
- Minimum of 3 years rotary wing aviation experience.
- 3 years Prior experience on an Air Force Wide-body platform (preferably KC135)
- High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- U.S Citizen and must pass a background check and be able to obtain and maintain a Common access card (CAC).
- Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position.
- Must have knowledge of the proper use of hand tools in aircraft maintenance.
- Demonstrate an operational knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, engines and component parts.
- Able to read and write, and interpret and comply with aircraft maintenance procedures, manuals, specifications, and directives, guides and forms used on the job.
- Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, technical manuals, and use measuring instruments, gauges, tools, and test equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
- Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/ structural modifications and repair.
- Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal breaks and sheers.
- Working knowledge of technical publications.
Nice To Haves
- Specialization in sheet-metal, electric work, avionics or other aircraft systems related disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty.
- Provide input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC).
- Prepare Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD) and assist in the recommendation of modifications (MWO).
- Prioritize workloads and lead teams through more complex relevant tasks.
- Inspect Mechanic IIs and Is.
- Maintain and repair aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
- Maintain and repair aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.
- Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation.
- Apply comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacture’s manuals.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and replace parts on aircraft mechanical components.
- Perform aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
- Make entries in aircraft logs and records.
- Lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
- VEVRAA Federal Contractor
- Consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
