Aircraft Mechanic III - Lead

Adams Communication & Engineering Technology, Inc.•Fairchild AFB, WA

4d•$39 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

ACET is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic III – Lead at our Fairchild AFB WA location. This role involves leading a team in aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. The position requires extensive technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide guidance on maintenance operations for the aircraft being supported. The individual will be capable of performing, supervising, and inspecting the duties of Mechanics I, II, and III. This role maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures, components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty. It includes maintaining and repairing aircraft components such as flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. The position requires applying technical knowledge of airframe and powerplants systems to diagnose malfunctions and restore equipment to operational status. The worker will apply technical expertise to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data like blueprints and manufacturer's manuals. This role demands a comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting and repair procedures, as well as aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair. A thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools is also required. The individual must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers. Excellent organizational skills are needed to prioritize workload and meet aircraft delivery schedules. The worker will be responsible for making entries in aircraft logs and records and providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians during aircraft modifications and maintenance efforts.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of aviation structure maintenance experience.
Proficiency in depot-level maintenance procedures and processes.
Knowledge of FAA, military, and industry standards.
Familiarity with aircraft structures and airframes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration.
5 years Prior experience on an Air Force Wide-body platform (preferably KC135).
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to lift, push, pull and manipulate 50lbs independently when needed.
Must be able to climb on ladders if needed.
Must be able to repeatedly enter and exit aircraft using stationary steps/stairs.
Position involves long periods of standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling on aircraft structure and around aircraft for maintenance functions.
Position may require working in a confined workspace.
Position may require use / exposure to fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids and cleaning solvents.
Position is located in a high noise area within an aircraft hangar / flightline environment.
FIT for Duty Physical is required.
May require DOT and Respiratory Physicals.

Nice To Haves

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or equivalent military certification.
Prior service in a military or government aviation maintenance environment.
Aircraft Avionics / Electrician Certifications.
Past Quality Assurance or QAR Experience.

Responsibilities

Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance.
Processes the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the aircraft being supported.
Capable of performing, supervising and inspecting the duties of Mechanics Is, IIs, and IIIs.
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, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components.
Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plants systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufactures’ manuals.
Determines functionality on non-complex electrical systems.
Provides technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike.
Makes entries in aircraft logs and records.
Provides guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.