Aircraft Mechanic III
About The Position
Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS), an S³ Inc. company, is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic III - Avionics/Electrician at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina. The position is contingent on award of contract. The mechanic leads aircraft maintenance teams and performs, supervises, and inspects maintenance, inspections, and scheduled and unscheduled work. The role applies technical experience to guide subordinate mechanics and support maintenance operations on the assigned airframe. The position maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and components, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. It uses technical knowledge to identify malfunctions and restore equipment, interprets technical documentation to solve problems, and may specialize in sheet metal, electrical work, avionics, or other aircraft systems. The incumbent receives technical guidance from a supervisor or higher-level technician, may lead teams through complex aircraft tasks, may make aircraft log and record entries, and prioritizes work to meet project schedules.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least five 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, testing, and technical oversight.
- Objective qualification evidence meeting MIL-STD-1678-1D (Requirement 1306) and SAE ARP5602 / ARINC 805/807-4, such as AF Form 2426/55 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.
- 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 workload and maintain assigned project schedules.
Nice To Haves
- At least five years of experience maintaining F-15 aircraft is highly desirable.
- Military experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team performing aircraft maintenance, inspections, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations for the supported airframe.
- Perform, supervise, and inspect the duties of Mechanic I, II, and III personnel.
- 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.
- Identify equipment malfunctions using technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems, and restore equipment condition or operation.
- Interpret technical documentation, including blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals, to solve moderate to complex problems.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and replace aircraft mechanical components.
- Perform or supervise work on specified fiber optic cables in accordance with the applicable technical order.
- Prioritize workload to maintain assigned project schedules.
- Make entries in aircraft logs and records when required.
- Lead teams through more complex aircraft-related tasks when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
