Aircraft Mechanic II (Structures)

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

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS), an S³ Inc. company, is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic II to work at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The position is contingent on contract award. The mechanic performs aircraft structural and general mechanical maintenance and repair of moderate difficulty in support of assigned missions. Work includes maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft structures and components, troubleshooting aircraft systems, interpreting technical documentation, and restoring equipment to serviceable condition. The role may include leading teams on complex aircraft tasks, inspecting Mechanic I and II work, and making entries in aircraft logs and records. The employee receives technical guidance from a supervisor or higher-level technician as needed. Military experience is a plus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience maintaining fighter jet aircraft at the organizational, intermediate, or depot level.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and test equipment, including torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet-metal brakes, and shears.
• Working knowledge of technical publications.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and lead teams through complex aircraft-related tasks.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience maintaining F-15 aircraft structures is highly desirable.
• Military experience is a plus.
• May specialize in sheet metal, electrical work, avionics, or other aircraft-systems disciplines.

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 maintenance problems by interpreting technical documentation, such as blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals.
• Prioritize workloads to maintain schedules for assigned projects.
• Occasionally lead teams through complex aircraft-related tasks.
• Inspect work performed by Mechanic I and Mechanic II personnel.
• Provide input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC) and Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD) preparation, and assist in recommending changes to MWO.
• Make entries in aircraft logs and records when required.

What This Job Offers

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