EFD Aircraft Mechanic III

Calista Corporation•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Aircraft Mechanic performs a variety of simple to moderately complex tasks on airplane general, airframe and powerplant systems. This role involves performing maintenance on aircraft, including mechanical systems, and/or ground support equipment. The mechanic will repair, inspect and maintain structural, mechanical and electrical elements of the aircraft. They will be knowledgeable in the use of and able to train others in the use of a wide variety of diagnostics devices, computers, hand, and mechanical tools. The position provides oversight and the ability to direct and train others in the completion of aircraft related maintenance tasks. Duties may include Designated System Inspector (DSI) responsibilities. The role involves troubleshooting systems as required to meet customer needs and documenting maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements. Regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks are performed, and tool control is maintained. The mechanic must comply with safety rules and regulations and promptly report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to the supervisor. The role utilizes NASA’s automated maintenance data system (NAMIS) to maintain equipment records, entering descriptions of work performed and verifying satisfactory completion. Additional duties may include assembling structural parts and components to meet requirements for preserving structural integrity, performing aircraft corrosion control (washing, cleaning, corrosion detection, removal, metal treatment, and touch-up painting), and checking repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications. The Aircraft Mechanic may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
3+ years of aircraft maintenance experience with fixed wing commercial, Government or DOD aircraft required.
Experience supporting a NASA/DoD contract.
Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field required.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance
Beginner to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with other crew members
Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.
Ability to follow a process.
Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. Must be able to communicate issues to management.
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to goals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task
Climbs on top of and down from aircraft using aircraft hand/foot holds, capable of lifting up to 25 lbs. overhead, on feet all day, walk up to 2 miles per day.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.
May require a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airplane and/or Powerplant certification or special skills and/or certifications.
May be required to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on aircraft, including 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 have the ability to direct and train others in the completion of aircraft related maintenance tasks.
May include Designated System Inspector (DSI) duties.
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 tool control. 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.
Use NASA’s automated maintenance data system (NAMIS) to maintain equipment records. Enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed and verify the work was performed satisfactorily.
Assembles structural parts and components to meet requirements for preserving structural integrity.
Perform maintenance on aircraft, including avionics, mechanical systems, and/or ground support equipment.
Checks repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications.
Performs aircraft corrosion control to include washing, cleaning, corrosion detection, corrosion removal, metal treatment, and touch up painting.