Aircraft Mechanic III
About The Position
Aircraft Mechanics III must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. This posting is for current Tyonek Employees. Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/ unscheduled maintenance. Demonstrates the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported. Capable of performing, supervising, and inspecting the duties of Mechanic 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 plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions. 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. Inspects/clears aircraft discrepancy symbols to include Red X discrepancies and inspects/signs all equipment condition tags for all tasks that the team is assigned. Makes entries in aircraft logs and records. Responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts. Will require the use of HLVP spray gun and various other corrosion control tooling. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years (hands on) experience on the C-130H/J variant aircraft
- Must have C-130 "hands-on" experience within the last 3 years and capable of performing all tasks IAW written instructions
- May be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration
- Requires a thoroughly comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components
- Requires a thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair
- Requires the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
- Must possess the experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers alike
- Must possess excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedule
- A detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc. is required
- Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a US passport
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to wear a full faced or forced air respirator
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work different shifts if needed
Responsibilities
- Leads a team in the performance of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled/ unscheduled maintenance
- Demonstrate the technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations on the airframe being supported
- Capable of performing, supervising, and inspecting the duties of Mechanic 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 plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions
- 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
- Inspect/clear aircraft discrepancy symbols to include Red X discrepancies and inspect/sign all equipment condition tags for all tasks that the team is assigned
- Make entries in aircraft logs and records
- Responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts
- Will require the use of HLVP spray gun and various other corrosion control tooling
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment and random substance abuse testing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
