Aircraft Mechanic

Amentum•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The CBP Aircraft Mechanic maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. The role also maintains and repairs aircraft components, including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other mechanical components. The mechanic performs daily, flight-line, and hangar maintenance on assigned aircraft, and may occasionally lead teams performing more complex aircraft-related tasks. Periodic travel may be required in support of customer missions.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) mechanic certificate.
Competence and knowledge in the repair and maintenance of airframes, hydraulics, fuel systems, and aircraft engines.
Broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal and structural modification and repair.
Working knowledge of military and general aviation aircraft airframe and engine logbooks.
Basic knowledge of electrical theory.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft-specific tools and equipment, including test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
Working knowledge of technical publications.
Proficiency with Office software applications, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, for email and other communications.
Ability to meet deadlines and maintain workflow.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English; follow verbal and written instructions; and read, write, and comprehend or interpret data.
Physical ability to perform aircraft mechanic duties and meet aircraft-specific weight limits.
Ability to move freely about the aircraft interior and the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead.
Ability to stand, squat, sit, walk, and work with arms overhead for extended periods.
Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in areas with high noise hazards when required, using adequate ear protection.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of full-time experience working as an aircraft mechanic.
FAA Inspection Authorization.

Responsibilities

Apply airframe and power plant systems knowledge to identify equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition or operation.
Resolve moderate to complex technical problems by interpreting documentation such as blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals.
Perform daily, flight-line, and hangar maintenance on assigned aircraft.
Conduct inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
Provide personal hand tools for aircraft maintenance; Customs furnishes necessary special tools and test equipment.
Occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft-related tasks.
Make entries in aircraft logs and records when required.
Prioritize workload schedules for assigned projects.
Travel periodically in support of customer missions.
Follow base, federal, and Company procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials.