Aircraft Mechanic II (AV/EL)

System Studies and Simulation, Inc.•Mountain Home AFB, ID, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS), an S³ Inc. company, is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic II – Avionics/Electrician to support its team at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The position is contingent on contract award. The mechanic performs moderate-difficulty aircraft maintenance and repair involving engines, sheet metal and structures, hydraulics, electrical systems, power trains, and general mechanical systems. The role also provides input for Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD), and recommendations for changes to MWOs. The mechanic must prioritize workloads, may lead teams on complex aircraft tasks, and may inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. Military experience is a plus. GLSS provides Maintenance, Supply, Logistics, and Technical Support Services and is certified to AS9100 and ISO 9001 by NSF-ISR. It is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of System Studies and Simulation, Inc. The company provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment across employment terms and conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three or more years of experience maintaining fighter jet aircraft at the organizational, intermediate, or depot level.
Formal training or qualification in fiber-optic cable installation, cleaning, inspection, and testing.
Objective qualification evidence meeting MIL-STD-1678-1D Requirement 1306 and SAE ARP5602 / ARINC 805/807-4; examples include AF Form 2426/55 task sign-offs, certified platform work history, or a Contractor QMS practical dexterity evaluation.
Active DOW Secret Security Clearance.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical-component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and parts replacement.
Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet-metal and structural modifications and repair, and basic knowledge of electrical theory.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and test equipment.
Working knowledge of technical publications.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an F-15 Military Service Aircraft Maintenance Avionics/Electrical Program.
Three or more years of experience maintaining F-15 aircraft avionics/electrical systems.
Military experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
Maintain and repair aircraft components, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
Use technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition or operation.
Solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals.
Troubleshoot aircraft mechanical components, perform repairs, and replace parts.
Apply knowledge of aircraft sheet-metal and structural modifications and repairs, along with basic electrical theory.
Use aircraft-specific tools and test equipment, including torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet-metal brakes, and shears.
Use technical publications and receive technical guidance from a supervisor or higher-level technician as required.
Occasionally lead teams through complex aircraft-related tasks.
Inspect Mechanic IIs and Is.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records when required.
Prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
Provide input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD), and recommendations for changes to MWOs.
Perform or supervise work on specified fiber-optic cables in accordance with the cited technical order, with the required oversight.
Specialize as required in sheet-metal, electrical work, avionics, or other aircraft-system disciplines.