Aircraft Mechanic II – C-130J
About The Position
The Aircraft Mechanic II inspects, troubleshoots malfunctions, rigs, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty. They maintain and repair aircraft components including but not limited to landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, and mechanical components. This role applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition or operation, and uses comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems. The mechanic reads and interprets manufacturers and airlines’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical components with the ability to troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and replace parts/components.
- Broad working knowledge of C-130J aircraft systems including hydraulics, structures, engines, refuel pods, and electrical systems.
- Experience performing periodic, and other hourly, special, or calendar inspections.
- Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, and powered/non-powered support equipment.
- Proficient with using USAF Technical Orders, the Data Transfer and Diagnostic System (DTADS), documentation of AFTO 781 forms, and entering data into the IMDS.
- Experience with aircraft launch/recovery, performing preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight and corrosion inspections.
- Prior experience as Refuel/Defuel, Aircraft Jack, and Tow Team Supervisor.
- Prior experience performing other miscellaneous aircraft services including but not limited to Lox, Hydraulic, and Engine Oil, service aircraft tire/struts.
- Familiar with handling HAZMAT/HAZWASTE materials.
- Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Six (6) years of experience on C-130J aircraft as a mechanic, USAF 7-Level Aircraft Mechanic, or USMC 6256/6216 CDI equivalent.
- C130 Advanced Systems School
- Sergeant Fletcher Refuel Pod's experience
- Three (3) years of C-130J flight line aircraft experience
- C130J APU/Engine Run experience
Responsibilities
- Inspects, troubleshoots malfunctions, rigs, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures, structural components, and aircraft systems of moderate difficulty.
- Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, and mechanical components.
- Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation.
- Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems.
- Reads and interprets manufacturers and airlines’ maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Performs periodic, and other hourly, special, or calendar inspections.
- Performs aircraft launch/recovery, preflight, thru-flight, and basic post-flight and corrosion inspections.
- Performs miscellaneous aircraft services including but not limited to Lox, Hydraulic, and Engine Oil.
- Services aircraft tires/struts.
- Handles HAZMAT/HAZWASTE materials.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status.
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
