Aircraft Mechanic II

DRAKEN INTERNATIONAL INC•Holloman AFB, NM

117d•Onsite

About The Position

Draken International is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II to perform and supervise aircraft repair, reclamation, and maintenance support functions. The role supports the maintenance and operation of the company’s fleet of commercial tactical military fighter jets at Holloman AFB in New Mexico, with travel of up to 25%. The position may require work on various shifts and temporary duty (TDY) assignments. The mechanic performs aircraft inspections, diagnoses and resolves maintenance problems using technical data, interprets maintenance procedures, and troubleshoots aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment. Duties also include removing, installing, and operationally checking components; maintaining, rebuilding, or overhauling components; conducting functional tests; and supervising or performing aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations. Other duties may be assigned. The position regularly works in a hangar or on the flight line. Applicants must meet ITAR compliance requirements, obtain and maintain aircraft/equipment Red X/IPI certification, and obtain and maintain a security clearance. Draken requires background checks and drug screening and participates in E-Verify. Applicants selected for employment must provide proof of citizenship and identification.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience.
Ability to travel on TDY assignments.
Ability to work various shifts.
In-depth working knowledge of aircraft safety directives, aircraft and vehicle movement, flight-line operations, and aircraft technical orders, job guides, and publications; must be able to read, interpret, follow, and comprehend schematics, diagrams, drawings, and technical orders.
Working knowledge of computers.
Obtain and maintain aircraft/equipment Red X/IPI certification.
Obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Meet ITAR compliance requirements.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility, team orientation, and willingness and ability to learn.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, walking, crouching, crawling, handling objects, using finger dexterity, bending elbows and knees, reaching above and below the shoulders, and climbing stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
Selected applicants must provide proof of citizenship and identification; background check and drug screening are required.

Nice To Haves

Fighter jet experience.
FAA A&P license.

Responsibilities

Perform and supervise aircraft repair, reclamation, and maintenance support functions.
Perform end-of-runway, post-flight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections.
Detect and advise on problems involving maintenance, servicing, and inspection of aircraft, removed components, and related aerospace equipment.
Use technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems.
Interpret and advise on maintenance procedures and policies for repairing aircraft, parts, and equipment.
Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment.
Remove, install, and operationally check aircraft components.
Maintain, rebuild, and/or overhaul aircraft components according to technical data.
Conduct functional tests of repaired components and systems.
Supervise and perform aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.