TPS - Aircraft Worker(Fixed Wing)

V2X•Solomons, MD

About The Position

The Aircraft Worker makes repairs to aircraft following orders of higher-grade workers and assists with troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems. The role removes, cleans, reinstalls, or replaces defective parts and components; makes adjustments and settings; identifies standard parts using manuals and samples; and services engines and aircraft components at line stations, performing repairs short of overhaul. The worker is responsible for keeping aircraft in safe operating condition and performing daily, turnaround, and post-flight inspections. The role requires full knowledge of aircraft-related hazardous materials and their use. This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Work may take place in an aircraft maintenance hangar or outdoors, with possible exposure to extreme weather, noise, fumes, airborne particles, electrical hazards, and moving machinery, vehicles, or aircraft. The position may require physical activity including standing, walking, climbing, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling objects, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Operation of power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklifts, and APUs may also be required. Travel may vary by location. The position requires a high school degree or equivalent, at least three years of actual and recent experience repairing, modifying, maintaining, and overhauling systems related to the worker’s specialty code, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance. A valid state driver’s license is required, and the worker must be able to obtain a government flight-line driver’s license. A&P and FCC licenses are desirable but not required. The Maryland salary information lists base pay of USD $40.70 and a union flex benefit credit of USD $3.00 per hour. An opt-out health credit of USD $3.15 per hour is available to those with their own coverage. Other compensation may include overtime, premium pay, and differential pay. Benefits include healthcare coverage, life insurance, AD&D and disability benefits, a retirement plan, wellness programs, paid time off including holidays and leaves of absence, eligible tuition reimbursement, learning and development resources, and employee assistance resources.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
At least three years of actual and recent experience in the repair, modification, maintenance, and overhaul of systems related to individual specialty codes.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance.
Knowledge of systems related to individual specialty codes.
Ability to use military and company publications, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, and diagrams.
Knowledge of supply procedures.
Valid US state driver's license.
Ability to obtain a Government flight-line driver's license.
Ability to read and interpret data.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Personnel must be specialized in one or more relevant SCA Occupational Codes.

Nice To Haves

A&P license.
FCC license.

Responsibilities

Make aircraft repairs following orders of higher-grade workers.
Assist with troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems.
Remove, clean, reinstall, or replace defective aircraft parts, accessories, and components using hand tools.
Make adjustments and settings, including cable tension and seat movement settings.
Identify and obtain standard parts by referring to parts manuals and comparing them with samples.
Service engines and aircraft components at line stations, making repairs short of overhaul.
Keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
Perform daily, turnaround, and post-flight inspections.
Maintain full knowledge of aircraft-related hazardous materials and their use.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Retirement plan
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
Eligible tuition reimbursement
Learning and development resources
Employee assistance resources
Union flex benefit credit of USD $3.00 per hour
Opt-out health credit of USD $3.15 per hour for employees with their own coverage
Overtime
Premium pay
Differential pay