Aircraft Mechanic III (AV/EL)

System Studies and Simulation, Inc.•Mountain Home AFB, ID, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Logistics Support Services (GLSS), an S³ Inc. company, is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic III - Avionics/Electrician to work at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The position is contingent on award of contract. The mechanic performs moderate-difficulty aircraft maintenance, repair, and modification, including work on aircraft structures and components, engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and other mechanical systems. The role may involve specialization in sheet metal, electrical work, avionics, or other aircraft systems disciplines. The mechanic uses technical knowledge and publications to diagnose malfunctions and restore aircraft equipment, contributes to maintenance engineering and cost-of-damage documentation, and may recommend changes to maintenance work orders. The role requires prioritizing work to meet schedules and occasionally leading teams on complex aircraft tasks. Technical guidance is available from a supervisor or higher-level technician. The incumbent may also make entries in aircraft logs and records. The position requires an active DOW Secret Security Clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five or more years of experience maintaining fighter jet aircraft at the organizational, intermediate, or depot level.
Formal training or qualification in fiber optic cable installation, cleaning, inspection, and testing.
Objective qualification evidence meeting MIL-STD-1678-1D Requirement 1306 and SAE ARP5602 / ARINC 805/807-4, such as task sign-offs, certified platform work history, or a Contractor QMS practical dexterity evaluation.
Active DOW Secret Security Clearance.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and parts replacement.
Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modifications and repair, and basic knowledge of electrical theory.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and test equipment, including torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
Working knowledge of technical publications.
Ability to prioritize workloads and lead teams through complex aircraft-related tasks as required.

Nice To Haves

Military experience.
Graduation from an F-15 Military Service Aircraft Maintenance Avionics/Electrical Program.
Five or more years of experience maintaining F-15 aircraft avionics/electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
Maintain and repair aircraft components, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
Use technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition or operation.
Solve moderate to complex technical problems by interpreting documents such as blueprints and manufacturer manuals.
Provide input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC) and Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD), and assist with recommendations for changes to maintenance work orders (MWO).
Prioritize workloads to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
Occasionally lead teams through complex aircraft-related tasks.
Inspect Mechanic I and II work, as applicable to the described mechanic role.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records when required.
Perform or supervise work on specified fiber optic cables in accordance with the referenced technical order, when qualified.