Aircraft Mechanic II

System Studies and Simulation, Inc. • New Orleans, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS) is to provide Maintenance, Supply, Logistics, and Technical Support Services that meet or exceed customer requirements. GLSS delivers effective, quality services and builds customer satisfaction through continuous performance and process improvements. GLSS is AS9100, ISO9001 certified by NSF-ISR. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, GLSS is a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of System Studies and Simulation, Inc (S3). GLSS is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II to support on-going projects at JRB NAS New Orleans, LA. Military experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years specialized C-130 aircraft maintenance experience and/or five years of E-2 or P-3 fixed wing propeller aircraft maintenance experience.
• Requires a current, active Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience is a plus.
• C-130 Plane Captain, Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) and APU/Engine Low/Full Power certifications are highly desirable.
• Graduate of Military Service Aircraft Maintenance Program or A&P License highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
• Applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures' manuals.
• Work typically requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of components.
• A thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal structural modification, repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required.
• Required to make entries in aircraft logs and records, and is responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED