Aircraft Mechanic III

System Studies and Simulation, Inc.•Virginia Beach, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Global Logistics Support Services, Incorporated (GLSS), an S³ Inc. company, is hiring Aircraft Mechanic III team members at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role serves as the Technical Directive Compliance Officer, performing and documenting Technical Directive actions, including Serial Number Verifications and special inspection entries in aircraft and engine logbooks. Completed entries are routed to the Government Maintenance Material Control Officer or designated AZ Locker Logbook authorities for screening and final certification. The position applies technical experience to supervise subordinate mechanics and provide technical guidance on maintenance operations for the supported airframe. The worker must be capable of performing, supervising, and inspecting the duties of Mechanic I, II, and III personnel. Work includes maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft structures, structural components, engines, and aircraft systems, as well as troubleshooting and restoring equipment. The role also provides technical support to engineers and customers, makes aircraft log and records entries, and guides lower-level technicians through aircraft modifications and maintenance efforts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Active DOW Secret Security Clearance.
Five or more years of experience maintaining fighter jet aircraft at the organizational, intermediate, or depot level.
Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting and repair procedures and component replacement.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair.
Ability to determine the functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
Detailed knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and equipment, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
Experience and ability to provide technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet aircraft delivery schedules.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an F-18E/F Military Service Aircraft Maintenance Program.
Five or more years of experience maintaining F-18E/F aircraft.
Five or more years of experience performing and documenting F-18E/F aircraft Technical Directives.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Technical Directive Compliance Officer.
Perform and document Technical Directive actions, including Serial Number Verifications and special inspection entries in aircraft and engine logbooks.
Route completed logbook entries to the Government Maintenance Material Control Officer or designated AZ Locker Logbook authorities for screening and final certification.
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, structural components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
Maintain and repair aircraft components and systems, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
Determine equipment malfunctions using technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems, and restore equipment condition and operation.
Solve complex problems by interpreting technical data, including blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals.
Troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical components and replace components.
Perform aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair, and determine the functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
Provide technical support to structural and mechanical engineers and customers.
Prioritize workload to meet aircraft delivery schedules.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records.
Provide guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout aircraft modifications and maintenance efforts.