Aircraft Mechanic

Amentum•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CBP Aircraft Mechanic maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty. They maintain and repair aircraft components including, but not limited to, flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. This role involves applying technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment to operational condition. The mechanic will also apply comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturer's manuals. Responsibilities include performing daily, flight line, and hangar maintenance on all assigned aircraft, as well as inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on aircraft systems. The mechanic must furnish their own hand tools, though special tools and test equipment will be provided. Occasional leadership of teams for complex tasks and making entries in aircraft logs and records may be required. Prioritizing workload schedules on assigned projects is essential.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability Clearance.
US Citizenship is required to obtain the CBP Background Investigation Suitability Clearance.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Must hold a current airframe and power plant mechanic (A&P) certificate.
Must be competent and knowledgeable in the repair and maintenance of airframes, hydraulics, fuel systems, and aircraft engines.
Requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair.
Must possess a working knowledge of military and general aviation aircraft airframe and engine logbooks.
Must have basic knowledge of electrical theory.
Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers.
Requires working knowledge of technical publications.
Able to follow base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
Must be proficient in Office software applications to communicate through e-mail and various 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 the English language and follow both verbal and written instruction.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
The ability to read and write and comprehend/interpret data.
Be physically able to perform aircraft mechanic duties.
Ability to move freely about the interior and in the unpressurized area aft of the aft pressure bulkhead and meet aircraft specific specs for weight limit.
Stand, squat, sit, walk, work with arms overhead for extended periods of time.
Pull, push, lift up to 50 lbs.
Individuals may also be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail, thus requiring the use of adequate ear protection.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 3-5 years of experience working full-time as an aircraft mechanic.
Prefer FAA Inspection Authorization

Responsibilities

Maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
Maintains and repairs aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment to operational condition.
Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation.
Performs daily, flight line, and hangar maintenance on all assigned aircraft.
Performs inspections, corrosion control, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on aircraft systems.
May occasionally lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
May be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
Must be able to prioritize workload schedules on assigned projects.
Follow base, federal and Company procedures for handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
Communicate through e-mail and various software applications, especially Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Meet required deadlines and maintain necessary workflow.