Aircraft Mechanic III

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

About The Position

Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS), a wholly owned subsidiary of System Studies and Simulation, Inc. (S3), is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic III - Avionics/Electrician at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The position is contingent on award of contract. The role leads aircraft maintenance teams and performs, supervises, and inspects maintenance work, including inspections and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. It applies technical experience to guide subordinate mechanics and support maintenance operations on the assigned airframe. The mechanic maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and components, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other mechanical systems. The role diagnoses malfunctions, restores equipment condition and operation, and uses technical documentation to resolve moderate to complex problems. Work may include sheet-metal, electrical, avionics, or other aircraft-system specialties. The incumbent may make aircraft logbook entries, prioritize workload against project schedules, and occasionally lead teams on complex aircraft tasks. Technical guidance is available from a supervisor or higher-level technician as required.

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.
Oversight capability to perform or supervise work on Fiber Optic Cables PN 68R767810-9AAB / 68R767811-9AAB in accordance with TO 1F-15E-2-40JG-14-1.
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 replacement of parts.
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 project schedules.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience maintaining F-15 aircraft is highly desirable.
Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead teams 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 and systems, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
Diagnose equipment malfunctions using technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems, and restore equipment condition or operation.
Resolve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation, including blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals.
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace aircraft mechanical components.
Perform or supervise work involving fiber-optic cables in accordance with the specified technical order.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records as required.
Prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
Occasionally lead teams through complex aircraft-related tasks.