Aircraft Mechanic III (Flight) - Avionics

Tyonek Native Corporation•Newport News, VA

About The Position

General Description: Tyonek Services Group will provide field maintenance (to include phase maintenance and special inspections), limited sustainment level repair, aviation maintenance management, embedded support to the TDD-A/SID's Flight Test Division, prototype development of systems and products, and aircraft modifications and upgrades. Duties: Executes crew chief/mechanic/flight duties in all assigned aircraft Must service/maintain assigned aircraft Proficient using Aircraft Notebook (ACN) to complete aircraft logbook actions and to initiate work orders Solve complex maintenance issues by using effective troubleshooting techniques associated with landing gear, hydraulics, engine, auxiliary power unit, powertrain, rotor, flight control, electrical, fuel, airframe, and utility systems Must provide technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or original equipment manufactures' manuals Use special tools, test measurement diagnostic equipment (TMDE), sheet metal brakes and sheers Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and special project customers Must safely use, energize, service, and repair applicable Aviation Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) Remove, Inspect, repair, modify, and install pertinent aircraft components and airframe structural members, per Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) Possess excellent, proactive organizational skills in replenishing bench stocks, petroleum products, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) items to complete hourly/calendar maintenance requirements and aircraft preventive maintenance services in a timely manner preferred Provide ground support to flight operations (external load hook up, tethered hover ground crew, pace truck operations, etc) as needed Demonstrate advanced capability in avionics troubleshooting and fault isolation, utilizing technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and test equipment to diagnose and repair aircraft electrical and avionics systems. Perform system-level diagnostics and corrective maintenance on integrated avionics and flight test instrumentation, supporting rapid troubleshooting and aircraft return-to-flight during research and development operations. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent
Do you have a minimum of 10 years' experience, and recent experience working around research and development activity on classified projects?
Minimum of several years hands-on experience diagnosing aircraft avionics and electrical system faults using technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and electronic test equipment.
Ability to pass an FAA Class III flight physical annually
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.
May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.

Nice To Haves

Other make-model aircraft maintenance experience is desirable
An FAA Airframe & Powerplant license is preferred
Qualified to participate in night flights using NVGs is preferred

Responsibilities

Executes crew chief/mechanic/flight duties in all assigned aircraft
Must service/maintain assigned aircraft
Proficient using Aircraft Notebook (ACN) to complete aircraft logbook actions and to initiate work orders
Solve complex maintenance issues by using effective troubleshooting techniques associated with landing gear, hydraulics, engine, auxiliary power unit, powertrain, rotor, flight control, electrical, fuel, airframe, and utility systems
Must provide technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or original equipment manufactures' manuals
Use special tools, test measurement diagnostic equipment (TMDE), sheet metal brakes and sheers
Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and special project customers
Must safely use, energize, service, and repair applicable Aviation Ground Support Equipment (AGSE)
Remove, Inspect, repair, modify, and install pertinent aircraft components and airframe structural members, per Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC)
Possess excellent, proactive organizational skills in replenishing bench stocks, petroleum products, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) items to complete hourly/calendar maintenance requirements and aircraft preventive maintenance services in a timely manner preferred
Provide ground support to flight operations (external load hook up, tethered hover ground crew, pace truck operations, etc) as needed
Demonstrate advanced capability in avionics troubleshooting and fault isolation, utilizing technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and test equipment to diagnose and repair aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
Perform system-level diagnostics and corrective maintenance on integrated avionics and flight test instrumentation, supporting rapid troubleshooting and aircraft return-to-flight during research and development operations.
Other duties as assigned