Aircraft Mechanic II
About The Position
The Aircraft Mechanic II maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. The position also maintains and repairs aircraft systems and components, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other mechanical components. The mechanic performs daily, flight-line, and hangar maintenance on assigned aircraft, and may occasionally lead teams on more complex aircraft-related tasks. Periodic travel may be required to support customer missions. The role requires applying airframe and powerplant systems knowledge to identify malfunctions and restore equipment condition and operation. The mechanic uses technical documentation, including blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals, to resolve moderate to complex problems; performs inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting, and fault isolation; and may make entries in aircraft logs and records. The mechanic must prioritize assigned project workloads and meet required deadlines. The employee furnishes personal hand tools; Customs provides necessary special tools and test equipment. This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position governed by the Service Contract Act. The listed compensation is $37.96 per hour. An additional health and welfare payment may be available for each hour worked, subject to the SCA and the fringe benefits selected. Benefits listed include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits including 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
Requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current airframe and powerplant mechanic (A&P) license.
- Competence and knowledge in repairing and maintaining airframes, hydraulics, fuel systems, and aircraft engines.
- Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair.
- Working knowledge of military and general aviation aircraft airframe and engine logbooks.
- Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and equipment, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
- Working knowledge of technical publications.
- Proficiency in Office software applications, particularly Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, for email and other communications.
- Ability to meet deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English and follow verbal and written instructions, including reading, writing, and comprehending or interpreting data.
- Physical ability to perform aircraft mechanic duties and move freely about the aircraft interior and the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead, while meeting aircraft-specific weight limits.
- Ability to stand, squat, sit, walk, and work with arms overhead for extended periods.
- Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- May be required to work in areas with high noise hazards and use adequate ear protection.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of full-time experience working as an aircraft mechanic.
- FAA Inspection Authorization.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
- Maintain and repair aircraft flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other mechanical components.
- Apply airframe and powerplant systems knowledge to diagnose equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition or operation.
- Interpret technical documentation, including blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals, to solve moderate to complex problems.
- Perform daily, flight-line, and hangar maintenance on assigned aircraft.
- Perform inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
- Furnish personal hand tools for aircraft maintenance; necessary special tools and test equipment are provided by Customs.
- May occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft-related tasks.
- May make entries in aircraft logs and records.
- Prioritize workload schedules for assigned projects and meet required deadlines while maintaining workflow.
- Travel periodically in support of customer missions.
- Follow base, federal, and company procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Potential additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked under the Service Contract Act
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
