Aircraft Mechanic III (Site Lead) - Holloman AFB, NM

- Mid Level

Holloman Air Force Base, NM

Air Transportation

About the position

At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence. As a Mechanic III / Site Lead, you will be responsible for the performance and leadership of the maintenance operation of C-12 aircraft at the site.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees and interfaces with government representatives.
• Direct, schedule, and monitor site operations, site personnel, and work efforts.
• Must be able to work during the day shift, swing shift, night shift, and/or weekend shift as required.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and aircraft modifications.
• Performs other duties related to the occupational field as assigned to include TDY and travel.
• Annotates maintenance actions in aircraft records/forms and completes associated Management Information System entries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures safety and quality compliance at the site.
• Manages and plans logistics and resources at the site.
• Accomplishes inspections including, but not limited to preflight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and phase inspections.
• Performs operational checks of all aircraft systems and maintains aircraft appearance and cleanliness.
• Performs all tasks associated with ground movement of aircraft including operating all associated ground support equipment and uses hand tools, special tools, and fixtures applicable to aircraft.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of recent hands-on aircraft maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 3 years maintaining King Air/1900 Airliner series aircraft.
• Minimum of at least one year experience as a site lead.
• Must possess an FAA A&P certificate.
• High school diploma or an equivalent.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak clearly and concisely in English.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and Passport to support contract requirements if requested.
• Must be able to obtain clearance to assigned location including medical clearance and visa.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of aircraft hand tools, special tools, and test equipment is required.
• Must have a working knowledge of aircraft safety requirements and know how to operate portable firefighting equipment.
• Work typically requires a comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components.
• A thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair as well as the ability to determine functionality of complex electrical systems.
• The ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications is required.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must be able to obtain a flight line driver's license.