Aircraft Mechanic III/Flight Engineer

Calista Corporation•Hampton, VA

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic III/Flight Engineer performs assigned flight duties on P3 Aircraft as well as aircraft maintenance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform maintenance on aircraft, including avionics, mechanical systems, and/or ground support equipment. Repair, inspect and maintain structural, mechanical, and electrical elements of the aircraft. Knowledgeable in the use of and be able to train others in the use of a wide variety of diagnostics devices, computers, hand, and mechanical tools. Provide oversight and can direct and train others in the completion of aircraft related maintenance tasks. Troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs. Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements. Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks. Maintain control tools. Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor. Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools. Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance. Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor. Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily. The Aircraft Mechanic III may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience supporting a NASA/DoD contract.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field required.
Must have your own required tools.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
Shall require the following: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant certification with Flight Engineer certification in turbo propeller powered aircraft. OR FAA A&P certification with four years of active-duty military experience as a mechanic on a P-3 Orion aircraft operated under USC Title 10.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on aircraft, including avionics, mechanical systems, and/or ground support equipment.
Repair, inspect and maintain structural, mechanical, and electrical elements of the aircraft.
Knowledgeable in the use of and be able to train others in the use of a wide variety of diagnostics devices, computers, hand, and mechanical tools.
Provide oversight and can direct and train others in the completion of aircraft related maintenance tasks.
Troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs.
Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
Maintain control tools.
Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor.
Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools.
Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance.
Promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to supervisor.
Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily.
The Aircraft Mechanic III may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.