Aircraft Mechanic III (A&P)

Akima, LLC • Shiloh, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ALS is looking for a Learjet/Corp Turbine A&P Mechanic to join our team! This role involves applying professional technical expertise to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturer's manuals. The position requires a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair, structural modification and repair, and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems. A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools is required, along with the experience and ability to provide technical support to engineers and customers. The role also involves making entries in aircraft logs and records, providing guidance to lower-level technicians, and performing aircraft recovery missions. The mechanic will perform all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance on the Air Force C-21 aircraft (commercial variant is a Learjet 35), maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft structures, components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty. This includes maintaining and repairing aircraft components such as flight controls, engines, avionics/electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applying technical knowledge to determine malfunctions and restore equipment to operational status.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License for a minimum of two years.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English as well as read and interpret instructions from technical manuals, blueprints and internal Company documents.
• Physical capability to work in tight spaces at heights and on wings, use ladders, operate tugs and aircraft support equipment and lift up to 75lbs.
• Work with little or no supervision and accomplish assignments in a timely, quality manner.
• Must have the ability to deploy to overseas locations on short notice.
• Perform all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance for the fleet of assigned Air Force aircraft.
• Comply with Air Force aircraft records procedures.
• Ensure aircraft discrepancies are properly recorded and corrected in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and within the terms of the contract.
• Experience with aircraft avionics maintenance and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on C-21 and/or Learjet 35.
• Turbofan experience.
• Military aviation maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturer's 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 and 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 tension-meters, sheet metal brakes/sheers, etc. is required.
• 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.
• Will be 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.
• Be physically able to deploy with aircraft/unit to overseas locations.
• Complies with written Company maintenance and logistics procedures.
• Complies with FAA regulations, as applicable.
• Complies with Air Force aircraft records procedures and ensure aircraft discrepancies are properly recorded and corrected in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and within the terms of the contract.
• Maintains a clean and organized workplace.
• Performs aircraft recovery missions as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
• Performs all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance on the Air Force C-21 aircraft (commercial variant is a Learjet 35).
• 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, avionics/electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.

Benefits

• CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Growth opportunities
• Excellent retirement options

What This Job Offers

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