Aircraft Mechanic - Customs and Border Protection

Amentum•San Angelo, 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 periodically travel in support of customer missions. The mechanic furnishes personal hand tools; Customs provides necessary special tools and test equipment. The position may occasionally involve leading teams on more complex aircraft-related tasks and making entries in aircraft logs and records.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain clearance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current airframe and power plant mechanic (A&P) certificate.
Competence and knowledge in 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 for email and other software applications, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend or interpret data.
Physical ability to perform aircraft mechanic duties and move freely about the aircraft interior and the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead, while meeting aircraft-specific weight limits.
Ability to stand, squat, sit, walk, and work with arms overhead for extended periods.
Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Use adequate ear protection when working in areas with high noise hazards.

Nice To Haves

Employed as a full-time aircraft mechanic within the past twelve months.
Three to five years of experience working full-time as an aircraft mechanic.

Responsibilities

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